al@questar.QUESTAR.MN.ORG (Al Viall) (08/29/89)
ENOUGH is ENOUGH!!! If you are a type of person, like me, who gets ticked off at the total lack of prestige and adventurism shown by this Administration, and the chaotic bungling of planning by this country's Space Administration; I say, let's kick it in the rear and do it ourselves. I've got to hand it to Henry Spencer, he's got charisma; to dare to do what NASA hasn't been able to do for over 20 years, it's a great idea. I am fed up with hearing about new funding for weapons we don't need, at a cost we can't afford, and at a quality paralleling that of a taiwanese lighter most of us find in a skillcrane at the State Fair. I am tired of empty promises by the dynamic duo in Washington, of funding for space exploration, when we all know the real sentiment behind the gestures. So, here is a solution. <--- Heh! Let's form a coalition, funded by such renowned meglomaniacal billionaire's, such as good old Don Trump, and just do it ourselves. Given the variety of skills, just on this NET, we could probably have our own Space Station up in less than five years. I'm sure Donald Trump would go for this. After all, we could paint 'TRUMP STATION' in red, white and blue letters across the side. (Al) It was just a thought..... -- | Albert Viall | EMAIL:al@questar.QUESTAR.MN.ORG | | ARPA: al@questar.QUESTAR.MN.ORG | FIDONET: 1:242/2 | | "Uhh, Excuse me while I take a moment to adjust my tribble." | ------------------------------------------------------------------------