In infinite wisdom Joseph Lazio answered:

"R" == Rich  <someone@somewhere.com> writes:

R> In infinite wisdom Fluatist answered:

Very very minded views.  1. I rather the Government spend my tax
dollars on finding ET then making war.

R> How much debt are you willing to leave to your children to search
R> for SETI?

Please compare the Government budgets (presumably this is for the US)
for the defense-related activities to those for SETI-related
activities.

And what would be the point? Does irresponsible spending in one
area justify irresponsible spending elsewhere?

If you'd find it easier, you may simply use astronomy
research in place of SETI-related activities.

As I said, to what point? We will never 'borrow' ourselves into
prosperity. And what will be the benefit of Astronomy when the
dollar collapses?

Rich