Re: Why Colonize Space? Because We Are Dealing In Absolutes

Thomas Lee Elifritz wrote:

Let's see, we have the Earth, a two dimensional sphere, with a
primary productivity depth measured in meters, inhabited by 6.5
billion idiots. And, in contrast : the cosmos.

Inhabited by no one.

I observe Earth and the cosmos. That pretty much makes it a
given.

Well, beliefs based on faith aren't always wrong.

No, we usually vow to build a better spaceship. Never been
there, eh?

<smile>

I've built as many spaceships as you have.

Sure I am, Earth is in space. It must be so nice to live such a
sheltered life. Are you absolutely sure your spaceship is
secure?

Certainty is your curse, not mine. As for earth, it has the not
inconsiderable advantage of actually existing unlike for instance:

http://www.lifeform.org/designs/ssto.gif

It's not always horrible. It goes from being a paradise to being
a hellish nightmare on a moments notice. Never been there, eh?

Oh, yes. Unfortunately, a submarine is not a paradise at the best
of times. On the other hand it probably resembles a spaceship more
than a Bahamian island.

No, the reality is that we are all on the same spaceship.

A reality so irksome it has led you to accept space colonization on
faith alone.

Perhaps because they are not walking the walk and living the
life, as I am.

We can all say that about the other.

I practice what I preach,

You're posting this from orbit then?

to the extent that
individualism permits me.

Oh, pardon me. I didn't the excuse was already prepared.

Thus I am intimately aware of the
failures of individualism.

Are you certain the failures are not your own, Thomas?

When Nassau gets hit by a C5 then you'll see it. Hugo 1989 VI.

Ever seen an American tourist demanding to emigrate? It's pretty
ugly.

But not relevant to the subject of space colonization.

I'm upgrading to category 5 capabilities as fast as I possibly
can.

I am relieved to hear you have not taken complete leave of your
senses, Thomas. For a moment there I was afraid you were going to
try and live in space. I glad to hear that when crunch time comes
you abandon your fantasies and confront the real world head on.

I'm afraid living in space will hold few attractions to those
consumed by matters of life and death.

But it will ultimately determine life or death of civilization.

Your faith is strong and only wavers when a C5 is in prospect, but
that's understandable. The clergy of the Bahamas no doubt also take
shelter instead of relying on prayer to protect them. Your
evangelical credentials are secure.

Don't worry, the 2006 Atlantic Hurricane season will soon be
upon US.

I am heartened by your decision to postpone your space colonization
efforts to prepare, Thomas. Very sensible.

I suggest you get your spaceship in order, secure the hatches,
batten it down, zip it up. Shake, rattle and roll inside of a
concrete box.

That's good advice. Space colonization is a dangerous distraction
from real world problems as you've explained above. Mr. Bradford
might disagree, though.

Jim Davis
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