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Old 04-12-2009, 09:32 PM   #3
sugarpop
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Originally Posted by Redux View Post
I think that pretty much sums it up.

IMO, the greatest failure of the last eight years in the area of national security was the near total lack of focus on securing the critical infrastructure - electric grid, water treatment facilities, nuclear plants, etc.

The failure resulted from a total reliance on voluntary compliance by the private industries in question...another failure of the free market that put profit above national security.

I would hope to see more federal spending and more mandatory infrastructure security requirements implemented.
I agree with you, but I really want them to have to do it on their dime, and not be able to pass that expense on to their customers.
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