Men to Mars: Misplaced Priorities

Since the beginning of time, man has been fascinated with the universe outside of our own planet. A natural urge to explore the extraterrestrial has always engulfed the human spirit. From the early ages of society, man has been particularly intrigued by Mars. The Egyptians referred to it as “the Red One,” and the early Babylonians called it the “Star of Death.” With modern technology constantly advancing, it has become possible to not only wonder about the marvels of our universe, such as Mars, but it has become possible for man to visit and explore these wonders. The only question remaining is, “Is it worth the time, money, human labor, and much more that would go into a manned mission to Mars?”
Many people hold the answer to this question as an obvious yes, and also believe that we must do this for the sake of mankind. These people, however, are saying this out of ignorance to the facts and due to their primitive exploratory instinct. It is clear to see that they ...