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Do you have any evidence to support your second sentence? by FaytlND
This sentiment seems to come up frequently whenever discussing this topic. That the people who might support subsidizing these types of "low economic value" endeavors must view them as better and/or more worthy. Except I've never seen anyone actually express that sentiment here. Though it does make for a convenient way to frame the discussion to make that one segment of people seem sufficiently out-of-touch. I'm pretty sure that the vast majority of people here--especially those than own a home or business--understand the value of skilled trades.