It gripes me when some people complain that the US government’s space program is a waste of money, as if the funds themselves were being launched off-planet.
\nThe current issue of The Erickson Tribune, a newsletter for Boomers and people of retirement age, includes the results of a reader poll conducted by researcher Jered Rasmussen.
\nI was pleasantly surprised by the majority opinion.<\/p>
\nHere’s a summary:
\n1. Do you think NASA has relevance in today’s world?<\/b>
\n60% YES<\/b>
\n2. Do you think the benefits are worth the risk and the cost?<\/b>
\n53% YES<\/b>
\n3. Should we increase the budget to continue manned space flight?<\/b>
\n59% NO<\/b>
\n4. Should America continue to fund the International Space Station?<\/b>
\n52% YES<\/b>
\n5. Would the space program benefit from more privitization?<\/b>
\n63% NO<\/b>
\nand, finally,
\n6. Do you think the space program has any impact on your life?<\/b>
\n56% YES<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
It gripes me when some people complain that the US government’s space program is a waste of money, as if the funds themselves were being launched off-planet. The current issue of The Erickson Tribune, a newsletter for Boomers and people … Continue reading