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The Honorable Claudine Schneider, a Republican, United States Representative from Rhode Island, argues in favor of the National Endowment for the Arts(NEA) program. The NEA is controversial because of the artists it chooses to fund. While others feel that it ne ....

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.... had doubled, dance companies have grown seven times, theater eight times and State Art agencies ten times. These are the benefits from the NEA contributions. Schneider proves her point very accurately. She defines the terms clearly and doesn’t present her argument in a confusing manner. Schneider is fair in that she supports the NEA in a calm manner and doesn’t attack the opposing side. I strongly agree with Schneider on the controversy over the NEA. I believe that art is an important part of society and that it reflects society. Some may think the art is vulgar or graphic, but that is how society is. Society is harsh and changes al ....