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rhadin · 01-13-2012, 05:27 AM

Yes, it was originally proposed as a military matter. That was the only way to get congress to find it (seems like nothing has changed since the 1950s -- only military items get funded regardless how fantastic the idea is).

01-13-2012, 05:27 AM	#4
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	Yes, it was originally proposed as a military matter. That was the only way to get congress to find it (seems like nothing has changed since the 1950s -- only military items get funded regardless how fantastic the idea is).