The moon is very interesting for different reasons. Low gravity for larger payload launches. Manufacturing on the moon would eliminate pollution from that equasion.
The moon is interesting if it defined is a waystation to future endeavors. Those should include a permanent outpost of some sort, as well as a stepping stone to Mars. If we’re just going to pick up some more rocks and head home, I agree - it’s not interesting.
Obama won’t support a trip to Mars, OR the moon. Someone my find his birth certificate there.