Space Goals vs. Earth Goals

After hearing on the radio that NASA estimates Bush’s plans to visit Mars would cost “at least” (and we all know what that means) $400 billion, I think Bush should be put out to pasture.

I can’t see that it did any good for us to put men on the moon, except to say we can do it, and that cost enough billions. Is there no one in government who gives a damn about what is going to happen to our country? If the Mars plan ever does get off the ground, I suggest sending Bush there, and keeping him there. He is certainly no use to the American people.

DELICIA BRACEGIRDLE

Los Angeles