Space exploration has been considered monumental in the history of America. It brings upon an excitement in Americans, like a new invention that will improve all aspects of life. The great unknown, space that is, has also brought forward many complications. Space exploration opened up a world of vast knowledge, but the financial issues and safety of our citizens should be put into consideration first. Our nation's depth is at a national high of almost twenty trillion dollars, with no indication that it will slack up anytime soon. Source C informs us that six percent of federal spending is being put towards a category named “other”, which includes space exploration. This money should be focused on finding a cure for rare diseases, military costs, and mental illnesses. Source E claims we should be able to take care of people on Earth before taking on space. There are millions of people starving to death in various parts of the world, while we are consumed with the idea of finding aliens and more life to take care of in outer space. How ridiculous does this sound? …show more content…
However, we should get our priorities figured out first and foremost. I am not to say that there is not a future for galaxy exploration, but I do believe there is a time for that and now is not the time. Just as generations are named, perhaps there will be a century in the future set aside just for space exploration. Source H exclaims how we should leave the money on Earth where it would help humanity in a more direct manner. Of course, this source was written in 2008, long since the national debt has rose up trillions of dollars. Roberts understood the need for money on Earth then and it is much worse now. Keep in mind this is the tax payers money being spent, yet the taxpayer has no say in this