Yes. I can well imagine it might. Of course, it affects you personally AND it affects the well-being and safety of the US. If we do not maintain a scientific research edge, we will sink into third-world status. Research and exploration is the key to the future. WTF!
And that is exactly what he intends to do to America.
I WILL be gifting her dad with a double-barrel shotgun. I figure he'll need it. ;)
/johnny