"Did you know that the Mars rover Curiosity cost $2.6 billion? Previous rovers Spirit and Opportunity together cost $800 million. These enormous numbers seem absurd when we consider that our country is
in debt and countless people are hungry and homeless.
Space program funds should be cut dramatically so that the money can be used to solve our country's
economic and social problems. Sending robots to other planets may be inspiring for children, but don't we
have a duty to feed and clothe these children? People need to speak out on this urgent issue so that we
can make cuts that matter and put money where it's needed most."