From the young people who will be affected by his testimony.
Note what it doesn’t mention.
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From the young people who will be affected by his testimony.
Note what it doesn’t mention.
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I guess I’m too old and my SEDS membership expired long ago, but I agree with it.
There is not much that anyone would disagree with in the letter, until one starts arguing details. You will also notice the date of the latter, which rather makes Rand’s snarky last sentence meaningless.
One word, awesome.
But take a look at the comments on the link :/
Here’s the newer letter referencing it:
http://seds.org/2011/09/seds-chair-sends-message-to-armstrong/
Over the years, a lot of earnest people have asked me the same question about space: “When can I go?” I had no answer, but have often thought that someone ought to ask the NASA Administrator that question, under oath, and with the stipulation that NASA still hold the monopoly on human spaceflight. The only answer which would not involve perjury would be: “Never.”
A more frank answer would be: “Never. Just shut up and send money, and if we feel generous we might let you watch us on TV.”
The comment by Daniel Cole on the SEDS page was startling in its brutality. He would be a good NASA spokesman for the frank answer.