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Old 02-01-10, 11:28 PM   #1
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As for colonization, we o always use the "Australian model" for colonization of Mars. I'm not sure how much public support we could get for turning Mars into a penal colony, though.
There's that, though the Australians were never able to send a planet killing asteroid flying towards England, but what about the moon as a retirement community? 1/6th gravity would sure be a welcome respite for aged hearts and bodies.

Be tough to get the kids to visit though...
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Old 02-02-10, 08:50 AM   #2
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Be tough to get the kids to visit though...

That could be a selling point, depending on the kids.
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