Or maybe instead of throwing more money at the problem we can face up to the fact that our democratic system is broken. That these institutions have been politicized over the years and are being run by people who are good at playing the game versus being good at their jobs.
Right. It's not a question of money, it's a question of competence and corruption. When you point out that government agencies are a revolving door of industry executives people think you're insane.
Just look at the FAA and letting Boeing 'self-certify.' That seems to be how the FDA does business as well.