Posted by Frank Z. Mustafa on May 04, 2003 at 23:16:11:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Saving Orchestras posted by ridiculous! on May 04, 2003 at 22:52:51:
Ridiculous, if I may address you informally,
Taxes are the main revenue stream at all levels of government. So when you say that the government should cover school lunches rather than taxes, you're contradicting yourself.
Also, I think I should point out that it is, in fact, easier for wealthier people to donate money to a symphony orchestra. This is because they have more money. If people feel orchestras are truly valuable, (do you?) then they may find themselves in a position where it necessary to help keep them afloat. An orchestra in dire straits has not necessarily been mismanaged. More likely, they can't find a way to get Rhodes Scholars like yourself away from "Buffy, the Vampire Slayer" long enough to pay to hear their fancy fiddlin' and blowin'.
The Z Man