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Should taxpayers be expected to prop museums that cannot survive on a commercial basis.
kasse said:But lots of people are not interested in museums. I think it's immoral to force them to pay for it.
But lots of people are not interested in museums. I think it's immoral to force them to pay for it.
kasse said:But lots of people are not interested in museums. I think it's immoral to force them to pay for it.
cristo said:It's exactly these people who should be offered the opportunity to visit museums without any (noticeable) charge. Lack of interest is, for the most part, lack of education.
vociferous said:I think that it should be considered on a case-by-case basis. For instance, here we have a hotel tax that helps fund museums and the arts, and a committee decides how the funds are distributed.
I agree, it's not fair. I suppose the tax was proposed because hotels gain direct advantage from having people come to the museums and supposedly stay at the hotels. But not just the hotels gain. Restaurants, other non-museum attractions, also gain directly. Indirectly, the businesses that supply the hotels and restaurants also gain. Indeed, it is hard to identify anyone that doesn't gain. Some people seem to think that the purpose of government is to interfere with the economy. In my opinion, it does so to the detriment of all. Just lately I am subsidizing people who have cars that guzzle more gasoline than mine so that they can trade them in sooner than they would otherwise have done, and some of whom delayed trading them in so they could take advantage of the $4500 kicker. Google the "broken window fallacy" for details.kasse said:That's not fair for the hotels!
kasse said:People like you are dangerous, because you are willing to trade their own and other people's freedom for comfort.
kasse said:People like you are dangerous, because you are willing to trade their own and other people's freedom for comfort.
KingNothing said:Museums could be considered educational, sometimes.
A museum that cannot survive is a cultural institution that is struggling financially and may face closure due to lack of funding or support.
There are a variety of reasons that can contribute to a museum's struggle to survive. Some common factors include decreased public interest, insufficient funding, and competition from other forms of entertainment.
There are several steps that can be taken to help a struggling museum. These may include increasing fundraising efforts, seeking out partnerships or collaborations with other institutions, and developing new and engaging exhibits or programs to attract visitors.
Museums play a crucial role in preserving and sharing cultural heritage, promoting education and learning, and stimulating local economies. Keeping museums alive is important for preserving our collective history and providing valuable educational and cultural resources for communities.
Individuals can support struggling museums by visiting, donating, volunteering, and spreading awareness about the museum's importance. They can also advocate for increased government funding and support for cultural institutions.