Why bother?
Why spend money on a mission to Mars when it could be spent solving the problems we have on Earth?
In 1969 America put a man on the moon to show superiority over the Soviets and in doing so proved that they could do anything they wanted to if they chose to do so. In today's world, U.S. dominance is starting to be questioned. With an almost stagnant economy, spiraling debt, drawn out wars, and the continued rise of China, the United States is at a crucial point in its history. If things continue as they are, it will almost certainly lose the number 1 spot. The only alternative is to re-energize the American Way and put our faith back into technology, innovation, and progress, and do the things that no other nation is willing to do. Putting a human colony on Mars would once again show the world that the United States is still by far the most capable and powerful nation and it would do so in a way that no show of military force ever could. Space is the next frontier for humanity and the first nation which understands this and invests significant resources in it is going to end up being the leading global power for many years to come.
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So always remember, a Mars To Stay mission would affect YOU if your government decides to do it:
-Your nation will be looked up to from around the world as the true leader of civilization. -You will get new products and inventions. -It will create jobs and provide business opportunities. -You will be part of the greatest human achievement in the history of our species. -You can be sure that everything we have worked and died for will never be lost. For anyone who still isn't convinced that it's worth the money we would really like to hear of another government program that comes close to achieving any sort of result that has such a substantial impact in so many ways. |