Against
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clearly no habitable
planet anywhere within millions of light-years of Earth.
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Mars is near but makes
Antarctica seem like paradise.
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Any money going
"space exploration" programs is a waste. This money should be spent on … improving the
everyday life of people on earth.
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"every rocket fired
signifies a theft from those who are hungry and are not fed.
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What we learn in space
will help us on earth
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The energy and material
resources of space will prevent the further destruction of our home
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Our reluctance to
seriously consider meaningful environmental protection laws has almost assured will
have to leave the planet.
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Yes, space exploration is
essential to humanity continuing to thrive. Humanity is a species of explorers
