At least we're not like Russia. In those same years they were sending young teens to fight in WW2 and in any other problems they have. Hell they tried to cover up Chornobyl, but couldn't keep it under wraps for long. I'm not surprised that some redneck scientists could get away with stuff like this. It seems like they have to have a check and balance for everything in the US.
There is a lot to learn about how this Government works. Who knows if a test like this isn't going on right now? Fuck.. I hate to think about shit like this.
And this is the first I've heard of this test.. And I agree.. it's really fucked up.