@Craigness

"You're on the internet. It began as a non-profit making taxpayer-funded government exercise"

Uh ... No. It began as an exercise in developing a research network to research networking. DARPA funding happened probably 18 months after we had the basics figured out and working.

"and it made the world a heck of a lot better and more efficient."

Assumes facts not in evidence.

"Green tech will do the same."

Assumes facts not in evidence.