Since helium 3 seems to be our best hope for a sustainable controlled fusion reaction, and the moon is the best source for this material, this move appears short sited and a political stunt that is ultimately bad for the US. This is yet another reason why the US is in decline ---> POLITICS.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helium-3#Extraterrestrial_supplies
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Since helium 3 seems to be our best hope for a sustainable controlled fusion reaction, and the moon is the best source for this material, this move appears short sited and a political stunt that is ultimately bad for the US. This is yet another reason why the US is in decline ---> POLITICS. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helium-3#Extraterrestrial_supplies