[ThePythonicCow]

If the government doesn't fund basic research, it won't be done.

Bull hockey. Maybe less, or in different areas, but not zilch.

You seem to have concluded that since I don't want as much government money spent here, that I want to totally eliminate all basic research from America, in all forms.

This reminds me of the fear mongering rhetoric I hear from the 'Rats over Social Security reform.

[Rudder]

Okay, you're the expert on science.