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<DIV>I find it fascinating, or perhaps I should say odd, that we are all very concerned about arts programs being cut around our region and yet we fail to say anything. So often we, as artists, believe that our art should speak for itself. Others I have talked to say they are visual artists and wouldn't know how to articulate the importance of the arts. I believe if we don't start learning how to speak up then the arts will continue to disappear. Or perhaps you think the arts are not really worth fighting for? </DIV>
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<DIV>Crystal Tiala</DIV>
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