The idea sounded good: each host checks in with the network and provides its bonefides before being allowed on the network.

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It sounded like a good idea at the time.

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In theory, it sounded like a good idea.

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It sounded like a good idea.

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That sounded like such a good idea that one would think the U.S. would adopt a similar program.

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