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[Discuss] Govt Source Code Policy
- Subject: [Discuss] Govt Source Code Policy
- From: richard.pieri at gmail.com (Rich Pieri)
- Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2016 14:34:31 -0400
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Derek apparently hasn't gotten to this yet so I'll take it upon myself for now. On 4/7/2016 2:32 PM, Greg Rundlett (freephile) wrote: >>> It's WRONG that the US taxpayer spends about $82 billion a year >>> collectively supporting private contractors for things like 'Census taking >>> software' >> Prove it. > Did you hear about that randomizer app that the TSA paid $1.4 million for? > http://www.geek.com/apps/tsa-paid-1-4-million-for-randomizer-app-that-chooses-left-or-right-1651337/ Your citation is not proof that "the US taxpayer spends about $82 billion a year collectively supporting private contractors for things like 'Census taking software'" nor is it proof that "[i]t's WRONG". So I reiterate Derek's demand: prove it. Prove that it happens and prove that it is wrong. You made the assertion, it's on you to back it up with facts. -- Rich P.
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