This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on June 5, 2003). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
It costs NASA less to send a probe to Mars than it would cost Hollywood to make a movie about it.
— CBC science commentator Bob MacDonald, when asked to justify the expense of the space program (via Cory Doctorow)