In the spirit of bipartisanship, here is my own “modest proposal” regarding the arts.
On the one hand, liberals believe that the arts are important enough that they should be subsidized with federal tax dollars. On the other hand, conservatives notice that the US Constitution doesn’t actually make any provision for such funding.
I suggest that the National Endowment for the Arts be made a new division of the US Army. If you are an artist, and you want an income that does not depend on actually selling your art, you could join the Army. This would be a win-win for both sides. Conservatives would know that the art they are subsidizing is being produced under adult supervision, while liberals wouldn’t have to lie when they say “We support the troops.”
