Is the United States eager to waste millions of dollars for nothing?
I don't think It's necessary to travel to space, It's just a waste of time and money.
2006-07-09 15:33:50 · 38 answers · asked by Patrick M 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Agreed, we waste too much money for space exploration. We have gotten nothing out of it except some photos and a few rocks. We should spend the money on helping out he poor and needy in America.
2006-07-09 15:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by Wiseguy 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I totally agree with you, when i pay taxes i expect it would be used to help the economy and feed the hungry and the poor instead it is used to send out billions of dollars out into space and kill a few people on the way, i think it is a waste of time and money, we have enough aliens on earth, why are we looking for more?
2006-07-09 16:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by mari r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be fine if we were not in a deficit situation and if the country was booming with employment and everybody had a place to live etc...etc... I can dream can't I. I do not get the urgency for the space travel when we can't manage what we have right here and right now. Imagine the debris we are leaving in space now. Have we not done enough here on earth to mess that up too?
2006-07-09 15:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it this way: You're 4 years old and have lived on a single city block all your life. You've explored the entire block through and through, and theres not a square inch you havent waddled over. You decide you're sick of it when all of a sudden you notice a shiney, huuuuge building across the street, and a mysterious, colorul shop. Anyone would be anxious to quench their curiousity of the unknown, and crossing the street may be dangerous, but some people wouldn't care.
2006-07-09 16:28:09 · answer #4 · answered by Empty Skies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if President Kennedy didn't bring up his ideas for
space, we wouldn't have this amazing satellite technology
we have today.
Also, because the gravity of the moon is so much less than
earth, it would take a fraction of the fuel to launch a space
craft from it.
I tell you what's a waste - killing people on the other side of the
planet. Geez - why doesn't everyone know the terrorists were
from Saudi Arabia & ONE was from Iraq.
Yes, satellite technology is why your cell phone works.
2006-07-09 18:19:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just part of the quest to discover those unanswered questions about who we are, how we got here, and are we alone. Actually, several things you probably take for granted orginiated as a result of space travel, such as aluminum foil and the soles of those super light sneakers most of us wear. We can't forget the hottest thing in bedding either...memory foam. So, when your head hits the pillow tonight, thank an astronaut. LOL
2006-07-09 15:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by 1nextdoor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Space is the next frontier and we are naturally curious creatures. We have a need to explore and learn about what is around us. Aside from that, we may eventually need to live in space after depleting the natural resources we have on our planet. I would much rather see the government spending money on space exploration than wars.
2006-07-09 15:40:44 · answer #7 · answered by DIRT MCGIRT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as humans eat up resources, we need to find more places to live. This planet will be done one day and we will need somewhere else to thrive. By starting the hunt now, we have a better chance to find places, and learn how to do the things that we will be needing to do (not sure what that is yet, but for obvious reasons, we do not do these things yet).
We could find another sun with planets that could sustain life, by the time our sun burns out, we could find another with planets.
We could spend more, but we have to spend on other things to keep us safe from the current threats on earth.
So the quicker we find another place or places to go, the better off we are.
2006-07-09 15:44:52 · answer #8 · answered by mnmnk00 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need to find out more and more about the universe so that we can continue to expand our knowledge and expand our lives. How can one not wonder what is out there when you realize what a tiny speck of dust earth is compared to all that exists? We need to explore space to find out about existence. There are other more material opportunities also but that is the main reason, the quest for knowledge.
2006-07-09 15:38:55 · answer #9 · answered by kroe_6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it is there. Brittish explorer George Mallory
Many attribute this to Sir Edmund Hillary, but GM said it first.
(note: The junior senator from the state of AK, er I mean NY, stated that she was named after Sir Eddie because of his climb. Of course, Sir Eddie climbed Everest in 1953 and she was born in the 1940's. OOOOPS!!! And many of you wonder why most Republicans don't trust her.)
2006-07-09 15:54:13 · answer #10 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋