Given that the USA spends more on military than the rest of world wouldn't some of that money be better spent in space exploration than on more bombs and such.
The money spent on space reseach is generally peaceful and can lead to advancements in so many things not the least of which would be an age old question are we alone in the universe, Is there life on other planets in our solar system? Is all life built the same way i.e. it all has DNA of some sort and DNA is basically the same for all life etcetera.
I hate the idea of tax dollars going to make war especially wars like that in Iran or Afganistan.
Someone once said that if war is the answer we are asking the wrong questions.
Are we alone in the universe?
Is all life made of DNA?
Is travel faster than light possible or is there a work around?
These are just a few questions in which I think WAR is not the answer & space exploration might find the answer.
Where would be another good place to post this question?
2006-09-15 06:26:03 · 2 answers · asked by concerned_earthling 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Space exploration is a good way to spend money. It helps the Nations work together for a United purpose (even when competing against each other....actually helps push the competition for better outcome). It is nice to have hope and it is nice to explore. Ocean exploration (deep ocean) is another way we can strive to learn more as a planet.
2006-09-15 06:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by sgeorges13 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, but let's take the $ from the bloated 'transfer payment' bureaucracy. It's twice the military budget (more than $1 Trillion) and entirely unconstitutional.
2006-09-15 13:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by SPLATT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋