I'm not convinced that they are irrational beliefs. Fine art brings joy
to (some) people, and restoring and flying warbirds brings joy to (some)
people.

Oh, no. You've brought up "fine art" -- surely the sign of a dying
thread...

;-)

Seriously, "fine art" is truly in the eye of the beholder. What brings joy
to some brings pain to many.

An example: Here in Iowa City, a certain percentage (2%?) of all public
building budgets must go to the purchase of "fine art" to be displayed in
front of/inside the facility.

Since, as home to the University of Iowa, virtually ALL buildings are
public, we have an enormous amount of "fine art" that is both (a) incredibly
expensive, and (b) truly awful. Yet, despite the number of
horrible/laughable pieces on display, each and every one went through some
sort of a selection process, and was selected by a committee of "experts" on
its merits -- so *someone* thought it was "fine art"...

P-51 Mustangs as art? While I like the concept, I don't think you'll get
too many non-aviation nuts to agree.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"