“Close nasa down and send me my rebate!!!”
The nations that lead on the frontier, dictate the course of human history.
Perhaps you would rather the western world NOT lead?
And if you want a rebate, I think you should look at entitlements first....
http://www.federalbudget.com/chart.gif
Would have THE UNITED STATES lead.
If Europe and others want to develop their space capabilities, good for them. But they should be viewed as competitors every bit as much as Russia, China, and other 'non-westerners.'
