Sunday, September 13, 2009
RADical Days event lets you see where money goes
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: "Since 1995, shoppers in Allegheny County have paid an additional one percent on top of the six percent Pennsylvania sales tax. Half of that one percent goes to county and municipal governments. The other half percent supports libraries, parks and cultural and sports activities."
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As much as it stinks that there is an extra percent of tax on everything all the time, i think RADical days is really cool. There are a lot of amazing things in Pittsburgh, and often they are hard to experience because of financing. The CMU arts pass gives us a great way to see some cultural museums etc. but those are really the only ones i go to for that reason. I've really wanted to go to the zoo, but haven't because of the cost. I'm excited for 10/11 to go see the zoo for free!
I think that this is a really important tax increase. Making art accessible to those less fortunate is mandatory for progress in the arts. By sparking an arts interest in communities that otherwise would not be able to enjoy them, the creation of the next arts generation is beginning.
I think this is an awesome idea. By having the RADical days, it really allows consumers to see where their money is going. Like the article stated, so many times we are charged a certain amount, and have no idea where it is going, which just creates animosity toward the county for charging that amount. With this program, people are less likely to be bitter about it, because they know and can see what the money is being put towards.
I think this is a valuable thing. An extra 1% tax is not much different, it's 10 cents per every 10 dollars, on top of 60 cents already. Since this money is being used for grants for the arts, it can be used for enrichment. The day itself is great because it allows people to really see what is happening in Pittsburgh, beyond more obvious museums and performances. I think the point that the article makes about introducing children to art is the best benefit, because since it is free, parents should have less hesitation about going.
This is an awesome way for people to see what their tax dollars are going to. I know that it always bothers me that I hardly ever get to see what the tax dollars we pay goes to, and I think this is something we should all try to take advantage of. It is important for people who cannot afford to enjoy the arts to have the chance to, because art is meant to be seen by everyone, and at this point in time, there are a lot of people who cannot afford to see art!
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