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"The Washington Monument syndrome, also known as the Mount Rushmore syndrome or the firemen first principle, is a term used to describe the phenomenon of govern
by gadders 2y ago
"The Washington Monument syndrome, also known as the Mount Rushmore syndrome or the firemen first principle, is a term used to describe the phenomenon of government agencies in the United States cutting the most visible or appreciated service provided by the government when faced with budget cuts."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_syndrome https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Monument_syndrome
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- vonneumannstan 2y agoNot sure this fits. Outside HN types how much of the general public cares about or understands Cyber Security?
- gadders 2y agoTrue, but for people in the business that are going to complain, this is the most visible high profile piece.