[lbo-talk] RE: NASA

[Carl Remick]

>Carl Remick wrote:
>
>>So, there's sublimity and learning aplenty at our fingertips.  But I think 
>>its silly to squander billions of dollars on NASA's deep-space 
>>boondoggles.
>
>In an $11 trillion economy, the NASA budget is a rounding error.
>
>Doug

That fact does not please NASA at all.  The NY Times has an article today 
noting how generous NASA has been in sharing the latest project info:  "The 
glut of Mars information is a result of the agency's decision to try to 
bolster support — and financing — for the space program by getting the 
public more involved."  
<http://www.nytimes.com/2004/01/27/science/space/27WATC.html?pagewanted=1&hp>

Basically, NASA's martian wanderings are just another form of "reality" TV.  
And I do not believe the U.S. needs any more escapist entertainment at this 
time.

Carl

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