Cutting spending on art All citizens hope a society of fully covered facilities, but when there is an economic crisis, we must compromise some of them because of financial problems. Some may think that governments should spend less on leisure such as arts and public gardens, while some think that they should divert their attention from scientific research to industry. From my point of view, reducing spending on arts is the most viable solution. For one thing, in comparison to art, scientific research and public places have a more direct impact on citizens' minds and the long-term development of the country. Loss in science may lead to a larger gap to the most advanced country, while reduction of parks could degrade a city's charm and consequently lead to a descent of public satisfaction. For another, art itself has some subsitutions. In depression, most citizens may be loath to pay high prices for a performance or an exhibition, therefore cutting expenses on these activities can help in some way. Also, with the help of the Internet, access to various art forms are easier to get than before, and the virtual world can spare governments lots of money and efforts on introducing artists into the city. Therefore, art is one aspect where governments can reduce its spending effectively.