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woensdag, maart 03, 2004
Ground control to Major Tom
Associated Press vraagt regelmatig naar de mening van de kandidaten over uiteenlopende onderwerpen. Zo ook de ruimtevaart: is de kandidaat van plan om weer astronauten naar de maan te schieten als voorbereiding voor bemande vluchten naar mars? Democraat Al Sharpton en president Bush reageerden niet op de vraag. De overige Democratische kandidaten wel. Alledrie staan in principe positief tegenover de ruimtevaart, ondanks de astronomisch hoge kosten:

John Edwards:
"I am a strong supporter of our space program. It reflects the best of the American spirit of optimism, discovery and progress. A manned mission to Mars is in the American tradition of setting ambitious goals for exploring space, but we must be able to pay for the program."

John Kerry:
"Our civilian space program represents a great opportunity for scientific research. Sending a person to Mars is a great mission worthy of a great nation like America. Given the Bush budget deficit, it is imperative that we balance funding for a manned mission to Mars against critical domestic needs as well, such as education and health care."

Dennis Kucinich:
"An International Space Station in Earth orbit is a far more practical launch platform than a base on the moon. So, if we as a nation decide to send manned missions to Mars, I would not support construction of a lunar base. In regard to space exploration, we are faced with an unprecedented national deficit and a war without end, both of which will force this nation to abandon many hopes, dreams and aspirations, including space exploration, if allowed to continue."




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