# FILE NAME: 00000226.soc # TITLE: Should we continue to subsidise the arts? [17e78b67dd2148cc61432f44f6f7b7d5] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - Although the arts have a strong presence in society, it is more of a luxury and should be funded by individuals or businesses that benefit from it. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - We should continue to subsidise the arts as it encourages creativity, innovation and fosters well-being. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In general, the arts are not something that should be subsidised. However, if there is an artist that has a very good art piece or performance, then it would be fine for that artist to be subsidised as they are contributing something valuable to society. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - “Subsidising the arts is a necessity for allowing art to continue to be created, it is a highly valued part of society and something we should continue to invest in” 2: 1,3,2,4 1: 4,2,3,1 1: 2,1,4,3 1: 4,2,1,3