George Patterson wrote:
Matt Whiting wrote:


They have to be replaced periodically and monitored by folks on the
ground. There are onging operational costs. If the military isn't
the sole user, it shouldn't be the sole payer.


The military doesn't pay a dime. They get every bit of "their" money
from the general fund, so "everybody" *is* paying the cost.

Well, everybody in the US anyway.

Matt