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You make a good case. However, I do think it would we could pursue space investigation, advances in health, or energy independence with such gusto. They could provide the same spin-off benefits, and maybe, just maybe, take us towards a better place as a species.
I'd love to see the motivation put behind more productive goals, and let the military take advantage of the spin-off, rather than the other way around. we can't get there quickly, but I do think that it is a destination that could be realized. Terrorism is dangerous, but so is cancer and global warming. If we are going to spend ridiculous amounts of money fighting battles, let's spend it on these.