Well, of course the great unwashed must be taxed nationwide to support the enlightened artistic tastes and desires of their betters!

The fact that they can't afford to attend many of the ballets, recitals and performances their tax dollars are needed to support is irrelevant.

Unless you are a 'special needs' individual or military at the moment (pandering much?) your attendance is not even desired.  

All that is necessary is that you send the IRS your money; the intelligentsia will spend your money on your behalf!