&gt; “The idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and it’s grotesque,” said Sen. Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon. The head of DARPA, Adm. John Poindexter, was forced to resign and the project was squelched.<p>How idiotic. It sound like a very good idea. Anyone with &quot;insider knowledge&quot; but no participation of a terrorist attack, will be very tempted to place a bet. By checking the bets you can avoid attacks.
Create such a market using bitcoins, and you&#x27;ll get very valuable intel. It&#x27;s like having ears everywhere.