Libs and progressive republicans hate the idea of space and colonies. It is all about control,just imagine a human race turned loose in the solar system..........they will be out of arms reach and rich, gov't will not own them, they will have the high ground.
Colonies, with unlimited resources, become super powers.
This is the real reason, they want us trapped in this gravity well, control, low earth orbit and false promises of break through exploration will only work so long.
Good points. Hadn’t considered that.