Ron,

The use of "military controlled" is one of those
xenophobic phrases used to justify Galileo.


Well, I agree - and I don't.
Yes, the Galileo people have strong agenda. Yes, one might argue that
economic dependance on GPS has become so great for all people involved
that the US government cannot afford to switch it off or degrade it too
much in any case.

OTOH, US administrations have shown time and again colossal disregard
for the interests of the international community when trying to gain
personal or national benefits. So, a little distrust is understandable.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)