[net.space] Request update on Mondale's space policies

knudsen@ihnss.UUCP (10/22/84)

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Could some of you mail or post the latest "estimates" of Fritz
Mondale's views on the Shuttle, the Space Staion, unmanned probes,
etc. etc.?  The last I heard, he was pretty much down on space
as a waste of money (yes, I know
NASA's  annula budget would run the
Federal welfare system for almost  one week,
but I'm not running for prez so I can  say that).
	Then I heard someone accusing Mondale of switching his
position on the Shuttle, meaning, I presume,
that he decided to go along with our rip:roaring success
in the one area where the Japanese aren't feeding us dust.
Well, good for you, Fritz.  But how about the Station, missile
defenses, etc.?  I missed the debate tonite
and wonder if any panelist brought up space issues.
	No way can I support a candidate who refuses to "go for it"

in spadce.  Better to vote for Reagan if need be.  so what is the "need"
appearing to be these days?
Thanks, mike k