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I would prefer that if the government is using our money to support companies we should at least get an ownership stake. As it stands, E-Mizzle, who already had a large personal fortune, received a huge risk free loan from us.

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Perhaps your government felt that there would be non-financial benefits to supporting efforts to make affordable electric cars. Can you not think of any?

Certainly. If you are in the business of making high risk low interest loans for no equity stake, please contact me immediately.

People complain about "corporate welfare" but Musk gets the "cool sustainable tech bro!" pass.

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