The Feds also fund performance arts such as orchestras. This money is as well spent as any welfare money. Better, actually, since performance of orchestral music tends improves people whereas welfare tends to create a permanent dependent class.
"Better, actually, since performance of orchestral music tends improves people whereas welfare tends to create a permanent dependent class."
Someone who is talented with a violin has a work-based skill. It might not generate much income, unlike someone skilled with an electric guitar, but hey, there's still the time and health to learn how to play an electric guitar. Play the violin at a restaurant, maybe? Only a private enterprize violinist would know best I guess.
A construction worker who lost his legs might be a bit worse off and, due in large part to a crushing tax burden prior to his injury, need help until he learns accounting or something.
And there again: if we are free to give from our own hearts rather than at gunpoint, we wouldn't be sitting here making these comparisons. Finding consensus can take up a lot of time, you know? Another reason to be 'Pro-Choice' on where we give. Sad FRegards....