The immense pressure of the underwater world make it that much harder to explore. Space, when planned and executed right, runs less risk. Plus, as Dave said, our biggest threats come from without and not within. I'd like to split the difference, but I must admit that space travel is a little more important to me than deep sea exploration.
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules.
It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness.
This is true both in politics and on the internet."
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Friendly Neighborhood Ray-man said: "no, the doctor's right. besides, he has seniority."