Re: [twuug] Space Shuttle Columbia blows up on reentry!

[Anthony Abby <anthonyabby@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think right now we should be concerned for the families of the
astronauts.  Discussion about whether we should be doing this or not
should probably come a little later ya know?  My heart goes out to those
families right now.

On Sat, 2003-02-01 at 13:19, James wrote:
> > I just hope this doesn't put as big a damper on the Space program as the
> > Challenger did - although I sadly suspect it will :(
> >
> 
> I sure wish I could withdraw my support of NASA. Unfortunately this is 
> impossible because NASA is hugely subsidized by the taxes extorted from me. 
> We need to have seperation of space exploration and government.
> 
> Don't get me wrong, I believe that humans do have business in space. But I 
> believe that human need should be the reason for being there and not just the 
> glory of it. I quote Dan Rather "What does this trajedy do to our chances of 
> putting a man on Mars at whatever means it takes?". This is insane.
> 
> Travel to space has given mankind great things, like communication across the 
> globe that is possible through satellites. I believe that endeavours in space 
> for reasons like this, driven by the market, are great. But I cannot support 
> sending a man to Mars, just for the sheer hell of it.
> 
> Maybe you think I'm wrong. You think like Dan Rather that this is something 
> that should be done. I will do nothing to stop you. Just stop picking my 
> pocket to make your dreams come true. I happen to have my own dreams and they 
> do not include Mars.
> 
> James
> 
> 
> 
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