Concerned Citizen
2008-05-27 07:09:07
Why waste the money sending people to Mars when you can establish a Lunar mining outpost for the same cost.
The moon is closer and there are useful minerals that can be mined, then shipped back to Earth. At least there is some chance for an economic return from this kind of mission. A trip to Mars is one big financial black hole for limited benefit.
If you’re searching for alien life, save the billions of $$ and go look in Area 51. 
