Posted on 09/22/2020 10:36:17 AM PDT by John Semmens
Citing the $15 billion that Broadway show businesses contribute to the New York economy each year, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) wants the federal government to dip into the pockets of taxpayers "to make up for the losses that ensued after we ordered these businesses shut down due to the COVID menace."
The Senator maintains that "now is no time to argue over whether the shutdowns were necessary. What's already been done cannot be undone. Neither is simply allowing these businesses to decide whether it is safe enough for them to reopen their doors. The idea that a largely ignorant sector comprised of businesses and their customers should be free to make their own determination of what is or isn't safe is irresponsible. It is for us in government to make such a determination and apply it to everyone everywhere."
"By having the federal government replace some of the revenues the Broadway businesses could have earned from paying customers we can provide an income for the currently idle 100,000 Broadway employees," the Senator pointed out. "That way this world famous icon of the New York City urban lifestyle can be preserved. I know critics will balk at compelling people who never had or wanted an opportunity to see a Broadway play to support this industry. They will say that it is unfair. But I say the world needs culture and it is government's role to see that it gets it."
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Chuckles DE-FUNDED Broadway.
The Music Man, a play about a scamster, would be an appropriate choice. Just change the main character’s occupation from salesman to Senate Minority Leader.
Why the hell should the feds take my hard earned bucks for N.Y.& their arts?
Cut your budget.
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