Posted by Phil on February 3, 2003, at 18:34:50
In reply to Shuttle research Sucks!, posted by Marathon Man on February 3, 2003, at 11:55:45
I work in government. If you think they will shut down space travel to give the money to mental illness research, it ain't gonna happen.
It's not NASA's fault that mental health doesn't get more funding, it's political bullshit.Ultimately, the cure for depression will come from free enterprise; drug companies fighting for market share.
Yes, we need help and there are 100's of places the government could find more money. That is, if Bush doesn't dig us into a hole we'll never get out of.
I heard recently that Bush may begin the war with Iraq by firing 80 cruise missles...one million dollars each. If that moron cut NASA's budget, he wouldn't give a damn about health care..bombs baby bombs.If we want more funding then we will all have to get involved and not think the government is just going to hand us the cash. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. If we don't get loud, nothing will happen.
BTW, NASA built the last shuttle out of spare parts.
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