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Old 05-29-2008, 10:14   #10
Ret10Echo
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Originally Posted by Kyobanim View Post
NASA's budget is less than 1% of the federal welfare budget, at least it was not too long ago. I know which one I'd like to cut.

Read 'Mars', by Ben Bova and the follow on 'Return to Mars'. Good book based on current technology and real science. And an alternative way to pay for the mission.
But if just that 1% could result in a cost savings for the common citizens (including those receiving that welfare budget), would that be better spent? The idea is not to close the "plant" just re-tool it.
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