ramberg@axiom.UUCP (Mark Ramberg) (02/06/86)
I find it very odd that there is objection to helping the children of the Challenger 7 financially. If a firefighter dies in a blaze, a fund for his survivors is created almost immediately. The same is true if a police officer falls in the line of duty. Those of us who are contributing to the fund for the shuttle crew's children aren't trying to replace a parent. We are trying ( in an inadequate way ) to honor the astronauts' courage and sacrifice by helping their offspring through the financial vagueries of life. Remember, astronauts ain't rich. -- Mark " Do you smell smoke ? " Ramberg @ Axiom Technology " Home of the AT100 ", 375 Elliot St. Newton, MA 02164 (617) 965-8010
rcook@uiucuxc.CSO.UIUC.EDU (02/09/86)
Remember, astronauts ain't rich.
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And don't they have a hard time getting life insurance?
(I read this somewhere a long time ago, so it may be regulated by gov't by now)
Rob Cook
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