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Old 10-02-08, 12:10 AM   #8
Stealth Hunter
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Originally Posted by Blacklight
Don't even get me started on what I think about the "tourist in space" program. I believe that it's dangerous and puts the lives of not only the tourist, but the other astronauts at risk. A proper astronaut recieves YEARS of drills and training. These guys get a couple months training for some emergency procedures and are pretty much told not to touch anything and are sent on their way. There's no way these guys could be anywhere near as prepared for an emergency situation like a proper astronaut is.
Come off it. If you had just paid $21 million dollars for a flight into space and then had it cancelled, I know you'd be pissed and would try to get your money back.
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