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To: B-Chan
"I don't know it, because it's not a fact. It is your (entirely unsupported) opinion."

Unsupported? Really?

Ever heard of the "Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies"? Article VI of the Treaty deals with international responsibility, stating that "the activities of non-governmental entities in outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, shall require authorization and continuing supervision by the appropriate State Party to the Treaty" and that States Parties shall bear international responsibility for national space activities whether carried out by governmental or non-governmental entities

Any questions?

106 posted on 06/14/2010 10:50:54 PM PDT by Mad Dawgg (If you're going to deny my 1st Amendment rights then I must proceed to the next one...)
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To: Mad Dawgg
Any questions?

Yes. What the hell are you talking about? You claimed that "Governments will never allow a private Corporation to [establish a lunar base]." The text you posted says nothing of the kind.

What it does say is that any private company operating on the moon must be authorized to do so by one of the countries signatory to the treaty — a fact which I do not dispute, and have not disputed.

I'm not sure there's any benefit to continuing this discussion. You make claims, fail to support them, and then ask if I have any questions. Well, yes, I do. My first question is: do I really care what you think on this topic?

The answer is "no". I therefore bid you good day.

107 posted on 06/14/2010 11:02:01 PM PDT by B-Chan (Catholic. Monarchist. Texan. Any questions?)
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