My initial reaction was dismay.
Privatized science makes good sense.
When governments get involved in large-scale projects, they end up taking twice as long, costing twice as much, and working half as well. But we do need your support and participation, to keep that search alive. Whether you wish to operate your own amateur radio telescope, to develop new technology, or to share vicariously in the thrill of discovery, I invite you to join The SETI League. Together, there's no limit to what we might yet accomplish. The SETI League, Inc.