I think they sailed too close to the wind, but there's always going to be an element of risk in some things. Saving thousands of dollars by using a PlayStation controller might be smart, and even make the sub safer (if you put savings towards a hull that won't implode). Some people might say that you should never cut a corner if lives are on the line, and if that's the case they can't complain about a $52,000 trash can, or that 5 major contractors are now the only ones able to compete for contracts.
I think they sailed too close to the wind, but there's always going to be an element of risk in some things. Saving thousands of dollars by using a PlayStation controller might be smart, and even make the sub safer (if you put savings towards a hull that won't implode). Some people might say that you should never cut a corner if lives are on the line, and if that's the case they can't complain about a $52,000 trash can, or that 5 major contractors are now the only ones able to compete for contracts.