Originally Posted by TidalWave

what about the billions wasted on things that seem unimportant when compared with exploring the universe or at least near space?
and thats just the billions the USA wastes. imagine if the whole world pooled resources into a group exploration of the universe. instead of fighting over land on this planet, they can claim entire planets for themselves........ and no one would argue because there are so many available.

lets fight alien races, not each other!