On Wed, 1 Nov 2000, Dan Minette wrote:
> "Crystall, A.L." wrote:
> >Andrea wrote:
> >>I'd like to think that we can use this experience, of living in >>space
> >>for extended periods, to move on to better things; a return to the Moon,
> >>and someone on Mars. I'm twenty-four, and nobody in >>my lifetime has
> >>gone beyond Earth orbit. I find that unutterably >>sad. Maybe, hopefully,
> >>this is the start of something.
>
> Andrea, is there any reason for this besides the romantic factor.
Nope.
> I think
> that going to the moon and mars is an exciting idea, and has great emotional
> value. But, from a scientific standpoint, I cannot see much benefit in
> manned missions. In short, my only reasons for favoring the missions are
> their entertainment value for me.
Got it in one.
--
Andrea Leistra [EMAIL PROTECTED]
"If you can keep your head while all those about you are
losing theirs, perhaps you have misunderstood the situation."
-- Daniel Keys Moran, _The Long Run_
