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This seems a dumb way to allocate Federal research funds. We, the taxpayers, should not choose the best university for these projects, but limit ourselves to only private universities? Is this what people mean by DEI? That we use some criteria other than merit when allocating resources?

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You’re misunderstanding - I’m saying it should be only going to public universities, not private.

I understood that but had the sense backwards. If the best research institution for given grant is a private university, you are saying that it should be precluded from consideration.

Yes. There are plenty of great public universities.

We could extend this thinking to all public expenditures. National Socialism is getting popular again.

Yes. Private institutions shouldn't get public money.

Just to be clear: You think that the government should never pay private entities?

That is a hilariously silly idea.

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