[Mark was here]

Only if NASA does it with voluntary donations.

The time has come to say no to every new government program that comes along, other wise it will be impossible to say no to any government program.

This is just a more "upscale" welfare program designed to transfer the wealth of the workers to those in government graces.

[Ophiucus]

Only if NASA does it with voluntary donations.

Right. What momentous event of human history was ever financed by voluntary donations?

"Excuse me, would you donate to the Future of Humanity Fund? We'd like to colonize other planets so the race doesn't curl up and die here."

The time has come to say no to every new government program that comes along,

War on Terror? New border security to stem illegals?
Sorry - read the sign - NO new programs of any kind.
What? New planes and guns for the military?
But we have perfectly good WWII surplus still....

This is just a more "upscale" welfare program designed to transfer the wealth of the workers to those in government graces.

What a load - even for a propaganda phrase. Want a tastier pop-tart? Use private funding. Want to cure a disease, save live with new operative technique and equipment, want to explore an uncharted area? This is one area where government funds actually are spent improving the standard of life for all. But then, your reasoning has the people at Mayo, JPL, etc. in the same line with the crack hookers.

[Texasforever]

This is just a more "upscale" welfare program designed to transfer the wealth of the workers to those in government graces.

Do you consider yourself a conservative?