Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay. National landmarks are popular tourist destinations, and some of them, such as br
idges or dams, perform important functions. But it costs money to keep these places running and open for tourists, so who is going to pay? When the government pays, the money comes from people's taxes. Most people would rather pay lower taxes, so the government has to cut back on its spending. Maintaining national landmarks is a luxury we cannot afford. I think there are many more important things that the government can spend our money on, such as helping people who do not have enough food, making sure all children get a good education, and keeping all of us safe. Which claim does this excerpt make
The claim that this excerpt is making is that if the government would stop spending money on national landmarks, Americans would have to pay fewer taxes.
Explanation:
The given excerpt is talking about the money spent by the government on building landmarks. The writer claims that the money that government spends on building landmarks is unaffordable, as it takes a lot of money to maintain such buildings.
The writer claims that if the government would cease spending such a huge amount on building landmarks, they will be able to afford to spend money on helping people, providing better education to children, etc. The money that government spends on building landmarks is used from the taxes paid by American citizens.
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