Delete this thread and chuck this in the other Mars thread. Its relevant as the other video in the other thread thinks its up to the American government through NASA to get to Mars.While clearly the time of government space agencies having a monopoly on space travel is passing.

As soon as there is money to be made on Mars, humans will go there.

Well if this gets up then it will be Euros. However as is said what is a Euro? We all know a dollar means IOU from the government. However a Euro may be best described as Who owes you?

I hope space is an area that is free from government interference. If space farers want guns, drugs or whatever, they can have it. There will be no social welfare. No taxation. No standing armies. No government protected commerical banks. No central banks.

It will be free enterprise up there. Individuals and groups of individuals providing goods and services others need.

Why should any terrestial government, including the UN have any authority over space?

Anarchic capitalism. Live and let live. Individual rights in line with recognised laws protecting life and property.

If 3 out of the 4 die....how will the last survivor cremate himself when if he dies..

I really doubt this project will go ahead....

Big brother on mars could get really messy.

20 year old or 40 year old nothing going to save you if your like 100000 miles away!

Answering the original question... "One way ticket to Mars would you?"

For me, no.

For the ex wife.... do I pay with cash or card.... [}:)]

The low gravity may help my back...
What internet speed would I get?
Will I be encouraged to procreate? ... you know to colonize the planet.
Do you have images of my potential procreation mates?

Wait one f'ing minute buddy... it's average temp is −55 °C... of course I don't want to freeze my balls off on Mars.

Mobydisc said...

Skid said...
Answering the original question... "One way ticket to Mars would you?"

For me, no.

For the ex wife.... do I pay with cash or card.... [}:)]

Is your ex a breeder? If so she will be an asset for the new colony. Plus its unlikely child support applies to people living on another planet.

I have majority care of my kids and currently (after lengthy battles) receive a modest amount of child support. I'd gladly forgo the child support in exchange for no more 'wild cards' from her...
I'm sure she would be a great asset to the colony...