Comment Re:Evil crony capitalism and the nanny state (Score 1) 186
You make a sensible argument, but overlook a couple of key factors.
In the US, ostensibly we ARE the government ("We the people" and all that). We only have crony capitalists of both parties in power because the majority of the populous turns a blind eye while the minority funds them through the primaries/general election and puts them into power. Your complaints go to a larger problem that aren't really relevant here.
The rocket industry NEEDS oversight. These things in the wrong hands are basically weapons.