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Subject:	Re: And now for something completely different...
Newsgroups:	lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date:	Fri, 7 Mar 2003 14:36:14 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes: > However I will point out since we're talking ratios, that every dollar spent > on space so far has returned LOTS more than 9... and that's with launching > every pound from earth instead of using lunar and asteroidal/cometary materials. http://www.straightdope.com/columns/030307.html YMMV Dave!

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		Re: And now for something completely different...
(...) Why do we climb a mountain? Why do we explore the depths of the sea? Never underestimate the merit of 'The Cool Factor'! ;) Why should be go into space? Because it's the next step We came out of the caves and wondered at the possibilities... (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

		Re: And now for something completely different...
(...) It certainly does. I think less of that particular source each time I see it cited. He has no idea what he's talking about in this case, and his collection of assertions is just that, a collection of assertions with bias (but no cites) behind (...) (22 years ago, 7-Mar-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: And now for something completely different...
(...) Can you provide a cite for that 9 to 1 ratio? Education is good, if that's what you get for the money. But public education money doesn't seem to actually deliver education. (...) Who said anything about transporting the infrastructure from (...) (22 years ago, 5-Mar-03, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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