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Re:Debunking “America has become so anti-innovation – it's e... by valuearb on Friday May 19, 2017 @10:25AM (#14375921)
Why would you fund billions in research if you can get government handouts?
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Re:Debunking “America has become so anti-innovation – it's e... by mark_edward on Friday May 19, 2017 @07:42PM (#14380147)
The same reason you'd fund it without them, for a competitive edge. If you're getting handouts and everyone's getting handouts you still have incentives.
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