[Gaffer]

Well, yes there are. But they want trillions of more space dollars to find that out and conclusively determine something which will make no difference whatsoever on the state of things on this planet.

[oh8eleven]

But they want trillions of more space dollars to find that out and conclusively determine something which will make no difference whatsoever on the state of things on this planet.
I couldn't agree more. Best example - Space Shuttle program. Thirty years, billions of dollars and 14 dead astronauts later - nothing.