Petitition drive to have President Obama create Secretary of the Arts

Obama is being inundated with requests, but this one stood out to me: A petition drive, inspired by musician Quincy Jones, for the establishment of a Secretary of the Arts, a cabinet level position to encourage, preserve and maintain our significant artistic and cultural heritage. This is on a par with what most other industrialized countries put in place long ago.

The petition language is a little sparse (especially with such a passionate cause!) but more background and rationale can be found here and here.

h/t to Martha