Ok... so a former NASA Chief (Mike Griffin) says:
"If we in the United States make the decision to step away from space exploration then in the long run the solar system will belong to others and we will be watching from the sidelines."
I've got a couple of problems with that.
1. Space/the Solar System doesn't belong to anyone - neither does the moon - even if we got there first and blew a big hole in it.
2. Should we continue to spend BILLIONS of dollars for space exploration when our country is TRILLIONS in debt? When we have SO many other problems/things we could be spending money on?
Hm... #2 is more of a question for myself, but #1 is a very strong belief.
All those years of being a Sci Fi fan has brainwashed me to point #2... will have to think about that.
Excellent thoughts! Glad your mind is still working after being so sick!
ReplyDeleteYep, the Universe belongs to NO ONE!
ReplyDeleteHowever, there were many things that came from the space race in the 1960's and '70's. Medical advances, computer advances and a huge list of other things we use every day. It is something to think about.
The universe doesn't belong to anyone!?\
ReplyDeleteDIBS!!!!!
Bwahahaha! You suckas all owe me cash for renting this prime real estate in this neck of the galaxy. It's mine, MINE I say!