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Imagine the fate of the Curiosity rover if politicians in Washington had direct control over it. Instead of a successful landing on Mars, the rover would be wandering in circles in space while the Democrats and Republicans argued over which direction it should be sent.
Richard D. Muranaka
Salt Lake City
