[BenLurkin]

It would have to fight for its independence.

[Cowboy Bob]

But “Diversity” must be its primary goal!

[Shadow44]

Probably. Governing from Earth would be rather complicated. I see shades of the American Revolution.

[dfwgator]

It ain’t the kind of place to raise your kids.

[rockinqsranch]

“Could a Mars colony become a nation?”

Why not!? And the local watering hole could be a “Mars Bar”.

[dead]

That link tried to take my computer to Mars. I recommend against clicking the link.

Didn't read the article, but that's the premise of The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, though different orb.

[5thGenTexan]

Bad idea. It would be a one world government, just a different world.

:-)

[datura]

Canada research chair looking for a new prime minister of Mars?.....

Yeah, you know where I’m going with that.

[higgmeister]

Could a Mars colony become a nation?

Of course! How many times have you read "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress?"

If the moon can why can't Mars?

[kingu]

According to international law, no one can claim any land outside of Earth as property, so that would lead me to believe the answer to be no. (I’m sorry, but am I the only one who finds offense at such hubris as to declare all of space to be for the use of all mankind?)

[dfwgator]

Earth First!

We’ll mine the other planets later.

[Mr Apple]

Could a Mars colony become a nation?

Sure. We could ship all the insane rapist islamic migrants up there, and good riddance

[UCANSEE2]

Wonder what the Martians think of this ?

[cynwoody]

It would surpass the old battle cry "nuke from orbit", because it would be nuking from a different orbit!

On the other hand, if such a colony actually existed, it would be hugely dependent on Earth support systems. That means, no nuking at all!

Or, if nuking is necessary, it must be delegated to earth-bound agents.

[Elderberry]

I thought we had claimed Mars already.

Didn’t Sheila Jackson Lee state that our Astronauts had planted a US flag on Mars?

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

I was going to move to that island on LOST if Hillary or Bernie is elected president, but Mars will do just fine.

[DesertRhino]

The control freak governments here LITERALLY believe they have natural right to control what occurs on other planets and who owns them.

[Squantos]

A HOA maybe.....:o)

[Kickass Conservative]

Make sure nobody who goes there has a copy of Rules for Radicals.

[Rockpile]

Careful. If they place too many colonies on one side Mars might tip over.