Maybe the public opinion doesn't need pictures to feel proud of this scientific/engineering feat, but I think policy makers (here: ESA mission managers) should

Maybe the public opinion doesn't need pictures to feel proud of this scientific/engineering feat, but I think policy makers (here: ESA mission managers) should consider the inspiring impact images have on people, especially the youngest. When I can show a pic to my nephews and say "look, this is from another planet!" their eyes shine. And some of those excited kids could one day do science themselves, and advance our knowledge. I think it's an investment one should consider making, beyond the mere going there and collect rocks (which, of course, is the essential part).