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The government spends about 220 million a year supporting museums and galleries in the UK, and a similar amount subsidizing the visual and performing arts. This is a huge sum to spend on minority interests, and the money would be better spent on more important things. It should be up to the people who enjoy cultural attractions to pay for them. What are your views.

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It is controversial that the government has devoted a high amount of subsidies
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 supporting cultural activities
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 or museums. There is no doubt that
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 as education and healthcare sections. Some opponents reject
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 of all, some
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 argue that the
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 museums should afford the entrance fees by themselves
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 that the income can be used to support the running costs of the museums.
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, given that money spent on cultural activities is for the minority group, it is believed that government should better allocate the resources
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 argue that money should be spent on cultural activities as they embed the heritage of the country. Despite it
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 a minority interest, it can bring economic benefits to the country as it can be considered
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 increase the country’s reputation for
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. The
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 can be used
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place in the international
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 around the world acknowledge the heritage of the country.   In conclusion, I believe that
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 of spending
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cultural attractions should not be neglected as long as
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the majority group.
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