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Lawyers In Space...
colonist writes "The Christian Science Monitor presents an interesting overview of space law. Some want space to be shared by all: 'Outer space is a province of all mankind. There is not, and should not be, any privatization of outer space. It is a common thing that should belong to all.' Some people have claimed parts of the moon or Mars. In response, a lawyer has claimed the sun, 'to show how ridiculous a property-rights system in outer space would be if it were based solely on claims unsubstantiated by any actual possession.' The Space Settlement Initiative wants official recognition of land claims made by those who establish human settlements on the moon or Mars."
Remember folks, the Christian Scientists are the same people who came up with this FUD. The Christian Science Monitor is trying to infiltrate the objective community of global science by appealing to the masses under the guise of "scientific articles".
Better hope any life forms you find out there aren't more advanced than the Native Americans you stole from in America.
To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it
-- In a distant time, aliens have colonized our moon --
Bush: My fellow Americans. Today I have learned that the Alien dictator, "Buggy-Eyed" Hussein, has been stockpiling Weapons of Mass Destruction. I have immediately launched a squadren of NASA attack ships to bomb the crap out of the Alien capital. This action will ensure the safety and freedom of the United States, and of Planet Earth. Thank you.
- US kills thousands of alien innocents.
- US occupies the alien's nation.
- US finds oil reserves on the moon and claims ownership.
- Profit!