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To: lonestar

He couldhave used his fame to promote the space program and encourage young people to join in he venture. He didn’t. I admire him as much as anyone for his bravery. He could have done more.


30 posted on 07/19/2009 3:40:23 PM PDT by CaptRon
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To: CaptRon

In addition, as commander, he choseh himself to be the first man on the moon. What did he think would happen?


31 posted on 07/19/2009 3:46:36 PM PDT by CaptRon
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He could have done more.

Didn't he become somewhat of a recluse?

I think some of the astronauts had trouble with celebrity. They were military guys who didn't start out craving fame and fortune ---unlike actors.

Buzz Aldrin was just on Fox News talking about how he had trouble adjusting...divorced and had a bout with alcoholism after the moon landing.

32 posted on 07/19/2009 4:03:24 PM PDT by lonestar (Obama is turning Bush's "mess" into a catastrophe.)
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