No, many of them don't usually care
But if you ask these same ignoramuses about the space program, they will likely
not see the benefits and think any money towards it is a waste and a siphon
away from troubles on Earth.
They are also the same bunch that think throwing lots of money at a problem
will do the trick. How many billions have been spent to combat poverty and
crime, yet I don't see them going away any time soon.