Its Time To Propagate The "Entrepreneurs, Not NASA" Meme

12/04/03 00:00:00    

By Michael Mealling

Unless you've been under a rock lately you are probably aware that everyone is anticipating an announcement by the Bush Administration on a new [sic] vision to American's space program. It appears the main goal will be some type of return to the moon.

As Mr. Reynolds says, it all “depends on how it's executed”. What I would like to see is a meme begin to propagate that essentially asks Mr. Bush to include private space companies in his plans instead of basing it on a simple repetition of failed, NASA based big government programs. A good example is C. Blake Powers' An Open Letter To The Honorable George W. Bush: bq. Mr. President, let us not send NASA back to the Moon, or on to Mars. Instead, let us send the best and brightest that are America to these places and beyond. The solar system is too vast for one single organization; but, it is just right for a country founded in individual liberty and the right to pursue life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Let loose the almost unlimited potential that is private, free enterprise. Reward those that succeed, and mourn not those that fail. Remove the barriers, refocus the government on its true and essential role in this process, and show the world what a free and willing people can accomplish. Set the challenge high, and place no limits on its achievement.

To any bloggers out there: replicate this meme. I'm not looking for any links, just say something similar in your own way. Maybe we can make sure that NASA doesn't continue its monopoly on America's space industry.