A couple of the years back, scientists debated Obama's promise to cut funding to NASA. Apparently, it lacked "inspiration" and was no longer necessary.
A controversial decision to be sure. Looks like liberals are for it and conservatives against.
I understand NASA is an expensive if not bloated entity but I hope Obama has an alternative. It doesn't sound like it. I also get that with the nation in debt, they have to save money. Yet, I can't help but get the feeling the curtain is falling on American science.
I don't get this "Good. We don't need it" mentality.
During the Renaissance, humanists believed it was time for man to be the center of focus and not God. Truth and knowledge could be found within our soul. By the time the Americans and Russians came along, the spirit of the Renaissance resided up above. Space was the new frontier.
We've, mankind, have been at it for forty years. Forty years! Does Obama truly believe there's nothing left to explore? We're just beginning. Didn't they just discover the moon had water?
In his lecture to the nation the other night, he promised America would lead the green revolution. He didn't want other countries to take that mantle. He traded the environment for space in other words. I doubt Russia will slow down its space program. China may step up its game too.
It's a lousy trade if this assessment is right. It may even be a Ruthian error.
I would love to hear from thinkers and scientists on this issue.
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