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Originally Posted by transplant99
Again...i am saying give no money to them OR the arts. The museum still functions as well.
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For a provincial capital it is most certainly a pathetic building. I wonder what international visitors/investors who come from places where art and expression is a higher priority think of it? Or do they only go to Edmonton to shop and watch the Oilers?
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Of course there is. There is a lot more happening in an arena than just hockey as well...in fact concerts happen in them and last I understood that is considered...art.
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Fair enough.
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To use your own argument...It was a fairly straight-forward question.
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Except you were speaking in hyperbole. You know the answer to the rediculous question you posted.
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That's the point, its your opinion. Its a personal preference. I would suggest that average taxpayer person is more likely to enjoy something occuring in an arena than any museum that could be constructed. Thats the way Calgary/Alberta/Canada is for the most part. If a museum would be such a wonderful investment for the area, surely someone can pony up the money themselves and run it at least at a break even point.
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Who the hell is average taxpayer person? You?
Also, Museums cost a hell of a lot for something that doesn't generate a lot of profits. Ever seen the insurance rider for an exhibition of priceless masterpieces? Hell, even the Mona Lisa at the Louvre is a fake. The original is not for public viewing.
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I am not against the arts as a whole. Some things I like, some things I dont.
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Would you pay to see the things you like?
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I do know that neither arenas nor museums etc should necessarily receive public funding however as neither are essential services...or if one gets it then both should and it should be based on which one more people would use or be more inclined to attend as to what level of funding.
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More people use the Louvre in a year than Rectal Place. If you build it they will come, as the old addage goes. Access to world class facilities with internationally renowned exhibitions would be a real shot in the arm to this province.