The problem is protecting the Earth, not settling Mars or the Moon

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E.P. Grondine — 1/29/2002 7:45:25 PM (archived)

There isn't any other problem as important. If dealing with this problem lowers launch cost and makes possible the colonization of Mars or the Moon, then that is fine, but it is incidental.

No "benevolent dictatorship is needed to do this, and there never has been a "benevolent" dictatorship in any case.

EP

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At least someone is debating where to go: Luna or Mars? - ebnelson - 1/28/2002 11:08:17 AM
- That debate is about COLONIZING the Moon or Mars - E.P. Grondine - 1/29/2002 8:52:57 PM
  - Re: In such a venture . . . - D. Spires - 1/29/2002 2:27:41 PM
    - The problem is protecting the Earth, not settling Mars or the Moon - E.P. Grondine - 1/29/2002 7:45:25 PM
- The question is: Will Dubya make any mention of "space programs" in his S.O.T.U.A., tonight? [n/t] (n/t) - Jacob Samorodin - 1/29/2002 3:47:32 PM
  - Follow-up with link - Larry J - 1/29/2002 6:04:40 PM
  - Re: The question is: Will Dubya make any mention of - Jeff F. - 1/29/2002 5:26:20 PM
  - Doubtful - Larry J - 1/29/2002 4:05:43 PM
- Bacteria, Lichen and Moss may not cut it. - Robvg - 1/28/2002 3:00:35 PM
  - I think the question is whether or not Mars has enough atmospheric nitrogen to support life..? - Neophyte - 1/28/2002 5:48:04 PM
    - Re: If not, asteroid/comet research and mining comes readily to mind . . . (n/t) (n/t) - D. Spires - 1/29/2002 2:31:29 PM
    - Re: I think the question is whether or not Mars has enough atmospheric nitrogen to support life..? - RobVG - 1/29/2002 9:04:40 AM

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