I meet Mr. Cunningham after he gave a speech to our group last year. To say that marine is disappointed in what we have become is an understatement. He says we would have never attempted manned space travel if we tried to start today. This idea that every last ounce of risk has to be squeezed out of a challenge is distasteful to Mr. Cunningham. He thinks we have lost of explorer way. Iraq kind of makes his arguments a little less strong. it’s true a nation begins to recede once it’s will to risk adventure dies. Iraq has re-vitalized our nation because it’s forced us to take the adventurer’s risk.
God bless Mr. Schirra and condolences to his family.