Volunteerism vs. Rewards for Space Settlement (Was R

Fred Wrote: No wonder I didn't understand his point; I was assuming a reasonable level of
ignorance. This ignorant fool is trying to keep options open as technologies develop. We cannot say at this juncture which technologies, most probably unknown today,as they develop will favor what approach or system. I am well aware of space based systems and they probably will, ultimately prevail. If the past has told me any thing it is -- keep your mind and options open. A dumb idea today might, with something new available, prove to be brilliant tomorrow. I suppose it is reassuring to be so absolutely so sure of your position that it is a certainty that it will prevail, that nothing else can be considered. Gary S.