[Captain Kirk]

Beyond that, there are both scientific and military applications to be considered. If you don't think the Chinese, the Russians and possibly eventually the Iranians won't look at space as a possible area of advantage, you're kidding yourself.

Of history is a guide, you're "kidding yourself." They've had decades to launch a Mars exploration boondogle and haven't done it. Maybe they're too smart to throw their money down a bottomless rathole. Then again, its a free country. Why not gGt off your duff and raise the money!? I'll even pledge to chip in.

[Grizzled Bear]

They've had decades to launch a Mars exploration boondogle and haven't done it. Maybe they're too smart to throw their money down a bottomless rathole.

It seems a bit odd that a FReeper with the moniker "Captain Kirk" would speak out against space exploration.

What's the deal, did you just take the name so you could score with green chicks?