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To: goldworldnet who wrote (535414)	2/4/2004 3:19:46 PM
From: Bald Eagle	Respond to of 769670

Lot of NASA spinoff technology goes to military use, so it really is part of "defense spending", IMO.

To: goldworldnet who wrote (535414)	2/4/2004 3:39:52 PM
From: Knighty Tin	Respond to of 769670

gold, Truth be known, basic research leads to better weapons, too. Atomic research did not start as weapons research, though it didn't take long to co-opt it. I think the big objection is that folks don't want to pay for what they don't understand. And they don't trust those in charge to make certain they aren't being ripped off. That's one of the reasons I don't believe the Roswell stories. If the govt. had proof of ETs, the public would be throwing money at NASA. You also have the problem that the media likes to make fun of a lot of legitimate scientific projects. Admittedly, much pork is passed in the guise of basic research. But some things that sound stupid can turn out to be important. And part of it is the fact that hard science is too complicated and university students avoid it in droves. Subjects, like economics, where facts are very malleable, are much more popular. And certainly more likely to make you rich.

To: goldworldnet who wrote (535414)	2/4/2004 4:06:05 PM
From: DMaA	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769670

I will listen to your arguments about the scientific merits, even about why Texas would be the perfect place for it. But don't try to push it as a great job producing bonanza. These pie in the sky songs always ignore the good jobs, and developments that will NOT be created because a billion bucks was sucked out of the productive economy by the government for their favored scheme. Good technical jobs, scientific advancement, and the many spin-off technologies are all benefits.