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From: fgd3@jc3b21.UUCP (Fabbian G. Dufoe)
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Subject: Re: Why does everyone want to leave this planet?
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Date: Mon, 3-Mar-86 22:08:24 EST
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     I am reminded of the story (probably apocryphal) of the man who, in
the 1930s, recognized the imminence of a global war.  A peaceful man, he
wanted no part of it.  After long and careful study he identified a place
of no strategic importance to anyone.  He packed his bags and moved to
Guadalcanal.

     Emigrating to a quiet asteroid won't keep you safe from the next war.
Neither will the emigration to space of the "adventurous" allow those who
remain behind to live in peace.  Given the power of our present weapons we
cannot hope to contain belligerence--we must prevent it.