"A patent is a pretty significant monopoly, so we want to make sure we are giving it to the right people."

They do not give anything....it's not their right to give anything.

They're supposed to approve or disapprove an idea only, through a process that does not illustrate the applicant in anyway.

The right people? ....Beth Noveck...stick it in your ear.

Common sense is right out the window.

doni