[Blueblaze]

I think explorers should explore every corner of our universe, so long as they do it on their own dime. I might even chip in, if it was voluntary and I got a cut of whatever they find.

But I've never quite understood the logic of colonizing a planet with an unbreathable Co2 atmosphere, and no water, that's bombarded by deadly radiation, and colder than Antarctica. For crying out loud, the entire continent of Antarctica is right there, just 12,000 miles away! You can breath the air, and even walk around outside without radiation poisoning, and if you get thirsty, you can just break off a chunk and melt it!

But I can't think of a better place for a Global Warming fanatic to escape to than Mars. I hope they all catch the next rocket out.