All that money going toward destructive ends; wasted on ensuring non-production.
Along those same lines... I saw a TV commercial from one of the big oil companies last night - don't remember which one. The whole thing was a PR bit about how environmentally friendly they are, and how gol-darned committed they are to providing energy with little environmental impact.
How many millions are wasted - and how much does it increase the cost of energy - for these companies to have to go to these ridiculous and expensive lengths just to pander to the green cultists?
Drives me friggin mad.