Re: Human Exploration of Mars

>Not to mention the byproducts like velcro, teflon, solar batteries,
>calculators, computers, etc.
>
>Eric

And the skills we'd be preserving. I don't think finding the lowest cost
producer is the be all and end all of everything. Raw capitalism isn't very
patriotic. We should think of our country's interests first, and the Wealthy's
ability to enrich themselves at least second. What's good for "Richie Rich"
isn't always the best for the USA. Capitalism has done us a good turn in making
us a powerful contry, but we should keep our eyes open, and not subordinate our
national interests to campaign contributors.

Tom