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Yes, the money could be better spent on Earth. But would it? Since when has money saved by government redlining been spent on education and cancer research? It is always squandered. Let's squander some on Mars. Let's go out and play.
Mary Roach
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Mary Roach
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: March 20
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Worry lives a long way from rational thought.---Self
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The writing is always the easy part, provided I can get the good material. It's the getting of the good material that's a challenge.
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