Various thoughts Standard line: If we can put a man on the moon, why can't we... Another line griped about wasting the money while "whatever" was wrong. See the Gil scott Heron referenced lyric on this thread for a tangent on that.

Generally, people casually accepted it, then tuned out, few paying attention to the later trips. The exception being 13, as things went wrong. It had been presented in a sanitized way, we have this under competent control. Many understood that this is dangerous for the first time.

Interest faded after, as there seemed to be no point to it, what would we actually do? So, what is next?

I am more saddened by the current state of NASA (Muslim outreach), the lack of a replacement for the shuttle. No Next.

Space program, and general science research are two areas I want the Gov't to do. Many have hope for privateer efforts.

Now we have no means of generally getting up there, doing things. No replacement? A specific, glaring case example of the general boomer failure, in every direction.

WWII folks got it done, Boomers got their own. We see it every day. No real commitment to higher ideals, no integrity, no pride. Every institution is corrupted, distrusted.

It will take time to fix. I am disenchanted now that you kids generally react to this cynically, seem to accept it, oh well. (There will be no social security for me, corporate controlled pols, both parties are ther same, etc)

Demand better, do better and things will be fixed. Stay focused on what is in it for me? The slide will continue.

The perception that it is hopeless, or all is corrupt is corrosive, becomes self fulfilling.

Look at that WWII generation, emulate them, listen to them while they are around. The faster you kids demand change, the faster the pendulum will swing back that way.

I like this as an aspect of something to Never Forget.