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This seems like a really strange objection. It's one thing if this was directly harmful to any real human beings, but the alleged harm here is purely symbolic.
by tavavex 3y ago
This seems like a really strange objection. It's one thing if this was directly harmful to any real human beings, but the alleged harm here is purely symbolic. There are probably religions in this world for which the mere fact of going to space or the Moon is sacrosanct - why don't we listen to them too? I probably feel more strongly about it than most, but superstitions shouldn't influence space exploration.
- sp332 3y agoIt's also about NASA promising to consult with them and then not even doing that.
- goku12 3y agoWhat if it was from some other country? Would they still insist on being consulted? I don't get the point of making such a promise in the first place.
- sp332 3y agoThe US government doesn't recognize the Navajo Nation as an independent government. The population was force-marched hundreds of miles and imprisoned in Bosque Redondo. Officially they are now wards of the federal government, which exerts control over the Navajo government. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo_Nation#Navajo_Nation_and_federal_government_jurisdictions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo_Nation#Navajo_Nation_an...
- tavavex 3y agoYeah, that's a worse look for NASA in that case. Still, I'm confused - why would NASA agree to do this in the first place?