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Dilemma. One avenue for finding different sources of energy is using any one of the many possibilities space travel presents, for things like a orbitting solar-power collecting satellites or collecting helium from the moon. The problem is that the only source of energy we have to get to space is petroleum-fueled crafts. And since a. we are on the precipice of reaching the global oil peak (definitely within our lifetimes at least) that will make oil scarce and way, way, WAY more expensive; and b. since our current efforts up there seem to have no real purpose other than to build bases before other countries do and because we haven't done anything serious in space in a really long time--shouldn't the time for using space as a way to create new forms of energy be, like, right now!? While we are aware of the impending energy crunch, the possibilities space provides and while we still have the cheap oil to get there? Not to mention while our country is in need of the jobs and the economic boost that it will surely provide?

What the heck is wrong with our leaders!? They need to get their heads out of their asses!!??

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