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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Alot of things people don't think are taxpayer's problems, but they are. Let's take a look at the National Portrait Gallery - the federal government is the primary financial backing behind it, and where do you think they get that money from? And that said, would you not want a big new venue that will elevate Calgary's arts and culture scene? I would say something like that is part and parcel of a growing city. Furthermore, artists work from all over Canada, often times who have received public grants, will have work showcased there.
Does that not mean anything to you? Or are you content with more commerical and residential towers as the entire range of our architecture in this city?
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It is not the gov't place to decide how taxpayer's money should be spent.
Govt: Oh silly taxpayer, you're not smart enough to know that you need local ska bands and ice sculptures. Don't worry, we know better.
It's not their place to make that decision, right and wrong are of no consequence.
Now, that's not universally speaking. I think that military museums are important and I'm sure you can get me to admit there are a few other legitimate gov't funded areas, but $7.5 trillion and we've had several posters on here suggest we need to throw more money at it? Ludicrous.