> I'm somewhat skeptical of taxpayer funded innovation... as a citizen I'd prefer to not pay for them, but unfortunately can't opt out. There are a few variabl

> I'm somewhat skeptical of taxpayer funded innovation... as a citizen I'd prefer to not pay for them, but unfortunately can't opt out. There are a few variables here but at this point in time, private-funded innovation isn't different by much and all things considered, the difference isn't in its favor.