Didn't stop anyone? It brought the shuttle program to a standstill for years... People seem to forget that accidents eventually happen (whether due to negligence or just plain chance), and if you want to make an omlet you're probably going to break some eggs. I'd be willing to take the risk, myself...it would be be worth it.
I have to agree...the first space tourist death will sink the whole thing...not forever, but for however long it will take the public to regain confidence.
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Didn't stop anyone? It brought the shuttle program to a standstill for years... People seem to forget that accidents eventually happen (whether due to negligence or just plain chance), and if you want to make an omlet you're probably going to break some eggs. I'd be willing to take the risk, myself...it would be be worth it.
I have to agree...the first space tourist death will sink the whole thing...not forever, but for however long it will take the public to regain confidence.
My PC no longer needs the weirding module!
Echhh...