My take on Charles Krauthammer's latest. His column was published in the Washington Post.
Summary: Obama and today's Democrats seem supremely indifferent to the opportunities in Space. His budget cuts most manned missions in favor of helping private sector launches. The current policy also substitutes Mars for the Moon as the goal for human flight. There are no concret plans for either supporting the private sector support or manned missions to Mars.
Quote:
For the first time since John Glenn flew in 1962, the United States will have no access of its own for humans into space -- and no prospect of getting there in the foreseeable future.
My Views: The Space Age is probably the most significant issue of our era. It continually amazes me how folks can call themselves "progressives" and fail to see the long term opportunities that exists for our civilization from Space exploration. K is probably right that Obama's policy is just smoke and mirrors to disguise a full retreat from Space.
Sad, so very sad.
Charles Krauthammer is a more establishment columnist. He came to punditry by way of psychiatry (at Massachusetts General Hospital) via the New Republic Magazine. He appears on TV where you never see his wheelchair. Here's his Wiki bio.
He wrote a book which is pictured at the right. I am drawn by the substance and the thinking than any particular writing flair.
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