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> "he's at best exploiting loopholes and at worst operating extrajudicially. [...] But, more importantly, it's irrelevant to the problem at hand, sidestepping t
by speedybird 5y ago
> "he's at best exploiting loopholes and at worst operating extrajudicially. [...] But, more importantly, it's irrelevant to the problem at hand, sidestepping the regulation process"
Again, the EPA exists, so where are they in this? What loophole is SpaceX using to skirt around the EPA?
- oceanplexian 5y agoIMHO SpaceX should get an exemption for national security purposes (For the same reason the US Military doesn’t need to abide by the EPA). Access to space is in the national interest. I don’t think something that has an immeasurable impact on the climate is anywhere close to being more important.
- 8note 5y agoThe EPA is also a national security concern. No need to defend space that you've already turned into a toxic wasteland
- speedybird 5y ago> The EPA is also a national security concern. I strongly agree, but not for the reason you give. Environmental destruction is likely to start more wars than it prevents...
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- groby_b 5y agoSpaceX can get a national security exemption the moment we nationalize them.