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From: mlh@houxl.UUCP (M.HARRISON)
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Subject: Re: Support for Shuttle
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Date: Fri, 31-Jan-86 16:01:13 EST
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> I support the shuttle (specifically the non-military uses) and want to see
> the program advance.  I want to show my support by sending some $$ to 
> NASA and say, "Here. Put this toward Challenger's replacement.  I believe
> in you."  

> How can I get private funds into NASA?  Memory tells me of vague problems
> with some private group (was it to support continued telemetry from
> one of the Mariners on Mars?) trying to get funds into NASA for a similar
> purpose.

> Anyone have any knowledge/thoughts about how to do this, who to contact?

> I have this daydream of a groundswell of support for the program that
> blows Washington away.  I invite anyone else who feels strongly about this
> to find a way to express it in an effective way.

It seems that the politicians figured out how to get our tax $$
into their pockets via the $1 Presidential campaign check-off on
the IRS 1040.

How about a check-off for a new "Peoples' Shuttle" !!!
In these times of Graham-Rudman, I don't see much hope
of funding unless we take such an unconventional step.
Wouldn't it be nice if President Reagan made such a proposal
this Tuesday night?

How about it Washington, is anyone listening?

			Marc Harrison
			AT&T - Holmdel