This was written in response to a recent bill passed in Congress about forcing NASA to have a schedule for moving out into space.
Congressmen complaining that
National commitment we lack;
NASA fragmented and inept,
Promise of future glory not kept.
Shuttles aging and dangerous,
No real replacement in sight;
International competitors numerous,
USA losing aerospace might.
Where to put our meager funds?
An expendable capsule like Apollo?
Another Re-usable, Shuttles' son?
Through tough choices we must wallow.
One things for sure,
Commitment takes lots of money --
"No Bucks, No Buck Rogers,"
Not meant to be funny.
Until NASA is funded enough at last,
US Space achievements stuck in the past.
Our human genome is full of viruses similar to HIV-1. These have played an important role in human evolution and still play an important role in human embryology and day-to-day chemistry. Just how important are they to our evolution past and future?
Your writes are wonderful!
~~Linda~~