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I don't disagree, but isn't there something to be said for denying people access to the popular culture based on their ability to pay for it?
Not particularly. Things generally cost money. It's not a human rights violation to say you can't see a movie if you have zero dollars.
So then we don't worry about people's ability to engage in their communities through shared experiences and exposure to arts and culture, we just leave people out? Exclude them if they're poor. I don't think I care for that to be honest.
Most places will still have OTA broadcasts of content, at least from the major networks. That is still "free" but cable/digital TV prices are ridiculous.
Where I live there are no digital broadcast stations available so expensive subscription TV or piracy are the best options.