[Tennessee_Bob]

There's an active thread about a manned mission to Mars.

I'm not arguing that there is any intelligent life on Mars, but if there is, are you sure we want them to be the first representatives of us?

[muir_redwoods]

I will reluctantly concede that you may have a valid point because, in addition to your observation, I think my original proposal is flawed. If the effort is a MANNED mission, it seems none of these losers may qualify