Looks like Bush is ready to go to Mars! What do you guys think of the President's plan for space exploration in the future? Here's a link that gives a basic summary of his plan.

http://www.upi.com/view.cfm?StoryID=...7-123930-1532r

Do you think space exploration is worthwhile?

I like the plan in general. Can't comment of specific components of the plan but in general I like what it wants to do. I am all for going back to the moon and maybe Mars. In terms of Technology/Medicine, I think it would be worthwhile. In terms of national pride, I think it would do a lot of this country. I think this country needs to get some excitement back. I am too young to remember going to the moon but it was a time of national pride, competition, and excitement. I remember being glued to the TV when the first shuttle launched. Do they even have TV coverage any more for liftoffs?

I am one of those people who thinks it's naive to think we are the only life in this universe. It's too big. If we are here, others could be out there. However, I think 99 to 100% of the UFO stuff is crap. But who knows.

I just think it would be good for our country. We need something positive to look forward to and to get excited about.

JSE