R&D
I wonder how much research and development dollars collectively are being spent on the new Viagra or Propecia or other boutique drug compared to the money being spent on researching alternative fuels. In other words:
"Great, you get an erection at the snap of a finger for exactly one hour! However, a terrorist just blew up your apartment building with money you spent in Saudi Arabia for that unleaded that filled your SUV take your date to the restaurant."