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Re:Time to talk about why so many postgrads have poor mental... by jjeaff on Saturday March 31, 2018 @10:01PM (#16726298)
I agree, but if we are going to agree to not be ruled by the almighty dollar, we have to stop giving so many almighty dollars to universities for degrees that will produce no almighty dollars after graduation.

Let people study fine arts with a minor in Russian literature. But we shouldn't subsidize huge student loans so they can get those degrees.

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Re:Time to talk about why so many postgrads have poor mental... by Symbiote on Sunday April 01, 2018 @05:03PM (#16730421)
> “The arts are essen­tial to any com­plete national life. The State owes it to itself to sus­tain and encour­age them…. Ill fares the race which fails to salute the arts with the rev­er­ence and delight which are their due.” -- Churchill, 1938

We could debate how much subsidy should be allocated for arts vs. science, but I'd prefer that the wealthiest countries didn't restrict arts. They/we can afford it.

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Re:Time to talk about why so many postgrads have poor mental... by jjeaff on Monday April 02, 2018 @03:09PM (#16738096)
The arts won't go away if the US stops subsidizing it. Universities will just charge less for it.
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