22. The speaker here argues that government must support the arts but at the same
time impose no control over what art is produced. The implicit rationale for government
intervention in the arts is that, without it, cultural decline and erosion of our social
fabric will result. However, I find no empirical evidence to support this argument, which
in any event is unconvincing in light of more persuasive arguments that government
should play no part in either supporting or restricting the arts.
First, subsidizing the arts is neither a proper nor a necessary job for government.
Although public health is generally viewed as critical to a societys very survival and
therefore an appropriate concern of government, this concern should not extend
tenuously to our cultural health or well being. A lack of private funding might justify
an exception; in my observation, however, philanthropy is alive and well today,
especially among the new technology and media moguls.
Second, government cannot possibly play an evenhanded role as arts patron.
Inadequate resources call for restrictions, priorities, and choices. It is unconscionable to
relegate normative decisions as to which art has value to a few legislators and jurists,
who may be unenlightened in their notions about art. Also, legislators are all too likely
to make choices in favor of the cultural agendas of those lobbyists with the most money
and influence.
Third, restricting artistic expression may in some cases encroach upon the
constitutional right of free expression. In any case, governmental restriction may chill
creativity, thereby defeating the very purpose of subsidizing the arts.
In the final analysis, government cannot philosophically or economically justify
its involvement in the arts, either by subsidy or sanction. Responsibility lies with
individuals to determine what art has value and to support that art.
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