Stanley, interesting comment on space. I do think you are correct that for some “secularists” space travel does seem to fulfil an almost religious awe and that may be part of the problem. There’s too much awe in this debate. If, as I hope, space travel is to flourish, humanity will need more than the prospect of standing around like fools, slack-jawed and bug-eyed, forever gazing at the ‘miracles’ of the cosmos. I’d go for more reliable incentives: excitement, escape, entertainment and, of course, a good deal of greed. Bring on the private sector!