http://www.tnr.com/easterbrook.mhtml?pid=1166 “Are there senior citizens who need prescription drugs on the Moon? Does the religious right favor a Moon base? How about illegal immigrants, would they be willing to take Moon jobs that Americans don’t want?” 03:40
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Entry Posted January 13, 2004
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Intellectual Conservative Politics and Philosophy (www.intellectualconservative.com):
… says that a Moon base could support a Mars mission is revealing himself or herself to be a total science illiterate. When you hear, "A Moon base could support a Mars mission," substitute the words, "I have absolutely no idea what I am talking about."34The exploration of Mars is something which should be left to private industry. Perhaps some individual like Dick Rutan would find the mission to be a sound investment. For the sake of the taxpayer, it's best to let capitalism, not tax-and-spend …
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