I believe one of the biggest advantages of space exploration, if done seriously, is that keeps us from stagnating on and inevitably overblowing the various quib

I believe one of the biggest advantages of space exploration, if done seriously, is that keeps us from stagnating on and inevitably overblowing the various quibbles we have today. I think it's clear that either space exploration or the technology borne of it will have enormous implications for our society; it's simply a matter of time. With that being the case, what good reason could we possibly have to strangle it and push off meaningful progress for another 50, 100, or 200 years? The sooner the better. As far as the cash needed goes, it's really nothing compared to military expenditures. If NASA had even a fifth of what we spend on our military it would do wonders.