Just my opinion, but it seems that sending that post to PT may have been a little quick on the trigger. The funds are being used to support a machine trades program in Ohio. More info is here: PBB Link. They have also had publication in trade / enthusiast print media, it's real.

More so for me, it's real important. I run a machine shop and the lack of qualified and trained apprentices is really kicking my ass. My parts are 50/50 defense and commercial and all of my product on the military side is DEFENSIVE, saving lives. We operate our own program in my shop taking kids from underprivileged areas and send them to a high school / late teen machining program, then hire them at a lot more money than they can make at Burger King. They also learn pride in workmanship and pride in themselves. We have a 97% retention rate with these kids and they are getting good, damn good. Without additional funding, outside of the government funding, this program would be weak and my industry would be in big trouble. If my industry continues to suffer, YOU can bet your ass that air travel, aircraft maintenance, military dominance and product quality in general will suffer as well... Anyhow, this isn't just about me and my little program here in PHX, at the end of the day there is a serious shortage of skilled craftsmen.

OK, off my soapbox of a little tiny industry and the woes we face, I would think that we would be willing to support what is essentially a charity or a non-profit for a good cause. Kicking old dogs and laughing at old people falling isn't a really good reputation.