Re: [OT] Columbia

> > That said, I don't like the simplistic line of arguing you seem to
> propose - either space exploration or social programs.

I don't either, but a) that's the way I usually hear the question put:
"why do we spend All That Money Up There when it could Do So Much Good
Right Here"; and more importantly  b) I have a limited amount of
column-inches to work with.