[12th_Monkey]

I can go either way on the subject, but will the successful byproduct of this be accessed by the regular Joe? Probably not.
Thats where I have a problem with it.

[zencycler]

I can go either way on the subject, but will the successful byproduct of this be accessed by the regular Joe? Probably not.

But that argument could be used with regard to any R&D to develop some new medical product or process. For that matter, why support R&D aimed at private space travel if it's only going to be used by the rich. See what I mean?

Theoria, re animal viruses, sure, but I'm sure they can put in safeguards like they do for those who sell bacon and ham.