"Anthony G. Sanchez" wrote in message
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I haven't seen your previous posts, but I can detect from your questions
that your one of those people that
prefers to have a defined, usually positive result as an outcome to an
event.

Whenever money is involved, most definitely.


For many, myself included, it can be as basic as a desire to learn more
about a place, or situation that I am
interested in.

Yes, I'm beginning to see that.

Gains in knowledge are enough for me as a reason to explore, I don't need
more of a purpose than that.

To what end though and at how much cost? And what happens if megamillions
are spent and the result turns out negative or none at all?

I have found that this is a difficult concept for some to accept and that
is
fine too.

As you can tell, yes, it is difficult for me but I've been trying to
understand the concept.


I'm sure that you have interests
that I would find pointless and useless, nonetheless, they are subjects
that
are important to your well being. I have no
problem with that. Why should I?

The only thing here is that it's my own money, not publicly funded, but that
is a good point.

I'm comfortable in my belief system and
have no desire or need to convince others
to believe as I do, in order for me to be ok with myself.

If you can't accept that the government spends money on studies of this
nature, complain to your local state representative
and they will pass on you concerns to the next level of government. If
enough people complain, something might be done
about your concerns.

Only problem here is that by the time something would be done, I would have
been long dead and gone for many, many years. I no longer have faith in the
political system, unfortunately.

Jon

I believe it's like trying to explain the concept of anything that one is
morally or ethically against. If you don't accept it, not
much can be said to change one's mind. If you don't get it, you don't get
it. There's nothing wrong with that as far as I'm concerned.

Good day,
Anthony Sanchez