In a message dated 8/19/2004 1:04:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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<< Throwing something in...in less-populated or non-urban areas, admission
 charges might be interpreted by potential attendees that the museum sees
 itself as elitist and is trying to keep out people who cannot afford to get
 in. A very common problem. >>

I'd say calling people and institutions elitist is a very common problem.  I
frequently hear Republicans call Democrats elitist, and I get tired of it.
I've stopped worrying about the claim that museums are elitist, whether they
charge admission fees or not.  It's an easy excuse.  Are movie theaters, theme
parks, and rock concerts elitist because they keep out people who cannot afford
to get in?  Ridiculous.

David Haberstich

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