>Look at what our so-called representatives in the
>United States Government have done to our future in
>space!
>
>At least in principle, they are supposed to serve
>the needs of the people - so let them know how you
>feel about this backward leap for mankind. Rail
>against the dying of the light of knowledge and
>progress, to paraphrase a poet.
You guys have got to be kidding. NASA has anything to do with our future in space? Right, and the shuttle is cheap and efficient. NASA is a side-show -- the private launch ventures are the only hope for the cause of affordable access to space.