This might be an unpopular opinion around here, but this is an obvious area for bold public investment. Countless startups sprung out of public investment into

This might be an unpopular opinion around here, but this is an obvious area for bold public investment. Countless startups sprung out of public investment into basic research during the 20th century. And places like Bell Labs spent more on R&D due to the tax situation of the time. Beginning in the 70s and 80s, investors began to push for lower and lower capital gains taxes. So, I guess I'm saying that if you're an investor and you want more research into basic science, we could release the vice grip on capital gains rates and let the public pour a ton of money into it. I'm hoping for this to provoke a rational conversation and not a political flame-war – so, please respond fair-mindedly.