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I keep thinking about a very imaginative article, which appeared in the newspaper recently. It told about the probability that some day soon mankind will be able to start colonizing outer space.

With all due respect to the author, James Lovell, as a person, and an Astronaut who had the privilege of walking on the moon (actually) as well as a scientist and science fiction writer, I find myself taking issue with his highly imaginative prediction that we earthlings will literally be able to conquer “Space Travel” during this century.

The fact is, as I see it, our civilization will not be able to accomplish this imaginative, stupendous undertaking as long as we have a “money price, profit system” plus “party politics” in control of our society. On the other hand, if and when we eventually decide to abandon this system of dual control, then it would appear that there would be no need for us Humans to expand off of our planet. When “we the People” instead of Power Grabbers are finally in control of our destiny, there is yet and there will be on into the future, plenty of healthy space here on our home planet.

I believe the compelling reason, for such an ambitious project, is for the speculative monetary profit for Big Industry, backed by Big Bankers.

This Web Page believes that there are many, much more useful projects right here at home for which our scientists and technicians can devote their time and energy. Are we not already living in space? The Hayseed Philosopher wishes James Lovell and his followers, God speed and pleasant dreaming. However it is better to get out of bed, out of the “laze boy” and help to work out a logical, scientific (not science fiction) method for the distribution of goods and services for us six billion folks of all ages, colour and gender, right here on Planet Earth.

I have no doubt that this can be done. Read my treatise, soon to be on line, “New Wine Skins for New Wine”.

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Timothy Haystubble (Grass Roots Philosopher)

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