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As a scientist, I find this a bit backwards. I'd prefer some of that money get spent to fund the actual research directly.
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Which research? Who decides which research to back up and which not?
Here is your answer ( ABC News: McCain: $300M Prize for Super Car Battery):
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In the quest for alternatives to oil, our government has thrown around enough money subsidizing special interests and excusing failure. From now on, we will encourage heroic efforts in engineering, and we will reward the greatest success,
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It is time scientists get payed for their success. And only success.
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Last edited by WarpedOne; 06-24-2008 at 12:45 AM..
Reason: LinkRepair. Sorry, doug.
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