That's because both the Secular Humanists and Socialists have moled their way into the bowels of America's governmental committees who are responsible for doling out OUR money into a black-hole of BS research.
And rest assured, somewhere, somehow, someone has gotten a government grant of $100,000 for "listening" in on, with much anticipation to E.T's first greeting to the "Earthlings".
Calling RadioAstronomer, calling RadioAstronomer to the white courtesy phone. There is a person here who thinks there is government money going to the SETI program. I'm sure you can help them.
Well it sure wasn't me! Dang! Please cite the source of this revelation.
Good point, and I like your wording of my comment better!