NASA is facing massive budget cuts. NASA is part of the government, not a for-profit corporation. Assuming NASA actually contributes something positive, when

NASA is facing massive budget cuts. NASA is part of the government, not a for-profit corporation. Assuming NASA actually contributes something positive, when did it become wrong to actually volunteer your time to the pursuit of science or promotion of learning for the public good? I'm really surprised at what seems like a general eye-rolling response when most geeks recognize the value of NASA.