[DevNet]

DARPA disagrees with you. As does the US Military, NSA and CIA.

Or do you want to leave us at a disadvantage compared to our enemies?

[Fichori]

“The biggest problem, imo, is that a government even has a “science minister” or equivalent. Any “science” worth the name ought to be able to stand up for itself in the free market.” --Tax-chick

“DARPA disagrees with you. As does the US Military, NSA and CIA.

Or do you want to leave us at a disadvantage compared to our enemies?” --DevNet

Actually DevNet, I think you're wrong.

DARPA is really the embodiment of free-market supply/demand.

The US Military needs technologies, and DARPA just happens to be the tool they use to acquire them.

Its like if you put up a sign saying, here's what I need, this is what I'll pay, what can you come up with.

The very principles of free-market at work.