This is the first article I've heard of in a long time that gives serious, useful thought to the moon mars and beyond plan. Thank goodness Bush understands this stuff. I think NASA and Bush are making all the right choices right now. Retire Hubble, finish ISS, shuttle replacement, etc.
Man, I saw a NASA television thing last week about a discussion between JPL people and a cali senator and congressman, and they were all like "Wah, wah, I don't wanna lose my funding, I don't wanna lose Hubble", I was really surprised they didn't get behind the plan. They'd rather look at the stars than go to them.
You have that right but when the $$$$ is targeted to going to the Moon (but spent here on Earth), so will their loyalties.