This actually happened? White House rejects Death Star petition

So apparently building such a station would cost a $850,000,000,000,000,000 by one estimate.

"Debt ceiling? What Debt ceiling?"

Best part of their response had to be these 3 lines


- The construction of the Death Star has been estimated to cost more than $850,000,000,000,000,000. We're working hard to reduce the deficit, not expand it.
- The Administration does not support blowing up planets.
- Why would we spend countless taxpayer dollars on a Death Star with a fundamental flaw that can be exploited by a one-man starship?

Also, this:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/01/15/g...tar-denial