If We Can Put a Man on the Moon, Why Can’t We Put a Man on the Moon?
The author answers the question in the first sentence. It is not that we can&#x27;t, the problem is that it is not cost effective to do so. Or, as the cliche goes, &quot;It&#x27;s all about the Benjamins&quot;.<p>The inconvenient truth is that the US has a national debt of over $21T and a federal bureaucracy with a reputation of being unable to bring projects to completion on budget. Think of this in a more personal context: you need to plan to support yourself in your old age (retirement). Your lifestyle depends on a successful return on investment. What percentage of your savings would you invest in this? Where does this fit on your hierarchy of &quot;needs&quot; vs &quot;wants&quot;?