[samtheman]

Comparing the cost-effectiveness of putting weapons on the moon compared to putting them in orbit around the earth (not to mention their military effectiveness) is like comparing the cost effectiveness of putting aluminum siding on your home and gold-plating your home. The aluminim will work just fine, and will cost 1/1billionth.

[binreadin]

In thirty years there will be weapons and surveillance programs developed that we can't even dream of now. At this point, it isn't valid to compare cost effectiveness. I'm not willing to leave the exploration of space to the Russians and Chinese.