vast majority of people are dems and repubs
And in this survey were people accurately appraised of costs and tradeoffs? Or were they just asked would you like to send men to Mars? I would like to send men to mars. That doesn't mean it is good informed decision to do so at this time. But yes, this is the way decisions are made, based on uninformed sound bytes, spin, and surveys and "wishes." This has been very effective in squandering national treasure and skewing our economy in unbelievably inefficient directions. But yes, carry on as usual. What a waste.