Someone watched a bit to much Stargate. Impossible as that seems.

No system is perfect. I personally don't mind a few hundred of the tens of thousands of dollars per year I cough up in taxes going to things like this, so I support it. When soldiers, shipbuilders, engineers, and other defense contractors get paid, they do things like buy cars, food, toys, housing, education, and…

And sailors. And engineers. And the economy surrounding a Navy base. And. And.

On the converse, I will admit that I read this book.... TWICE!!