I think you just used a poor example. The fact is that the arts have been shared for millennia, and are an intrinsic part of the human experience. The community theater has survived every mode of production in human history, and will continue to do so. You may have to exchange some minor labor for a canvas, but the art itself is made to be shared. I have a hard time imagining any artist, no matter the skill, gate keeping their talents without the profit motive. There is no other reason. Art isn’t like a commodity: More bread for me is less bread for you, but more art for me is also more art for you.

… How do you know?

I think, and praying I’m correct, that they are showing how passive language can be used to excuse the worst behaviors of humanity.

With all eyes on Iran, Israel decided it was enough cover to try and conquer Lebanon again.