We should privatize space exploration and use the money our government spends on that for a public health care system.
Personally, I have a huge interest in the mystery of Space and I believe Space travel and exploration is indeed very important for the human race. But it is very difficult to get everyone to agree on what is the best course to follow. The question of whether we should go back to the moon or head directly for Mars is a perfect example. I think private corporations could go in many directions at the same time and competition could spur more innovation and success. The government could still oversee the operations but in a much smaller role.
Meanwhile, health care for all Americans is a clear, obtainable goal and a perfect use of the public’s tax money. This way we would be using the people’s money to benefit all the people and not just the ones who agree on a particular goal. In this case, the government should have a larger role in policing the drug companies and keeping costs under control.
I think people that know me will be surprised by this post because of my interest in everything Space - but it makes good sense to me.
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Update: It has been brought to my attention by a friend in the business that the budget for NASA is not nearly as large as most people think. And it is the first place people (like me)look when thinking of ways to fund their pet projects. My friend said (and I agree) that there are many more places to find "pork spending" in the Federal budget which could be used for a universal health care system. But it is possible.
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