P Jay Medilla
2012-01-29 21:28:20
Very good, solid points. I can’t help but agree. I think both arguments are valid, that the economic risk makes it not worth it but that the exploration of the unknown does.
I’m all for it on the one hand but against it on the other. It’s a conflict in my own mind that can cause me great angst if I let it.
For now, probes and rovers are fine. Sure, I’d love to see some of our astronauts set foot upon Mars or even on the moon again. But to what end? Just to say, “We did it”? Not sure if that’s the right motivation though I can’t think of anything better.
Your point about the US not being an active leader in technology though is spot on. And very sad and troubling as well.
