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This came up as a random article. Wonderful account, Jeff.

Your comparison at the end of the Pyramids/Empire State Building and the similarity to Government Space Program/This Launch was especially powerful in getting the idea across

"... built upon the backs of thousands of slaves" - simply such a right phrase and so simple. Magnificent!

I almost found myself cheering... //;-)

(The launch belatedly, of course...)

Michael

(Edited by Michael Stuart Kelly on 7/04, 12:05am)

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Monday, July 4, 2005 - 8:17am

Michael,

Thanks for your part in letting me stumble on this article.

Jeff,

This is article is right up there with flag-waving and fireworks; on the anniversary of your country's birthday. Thanks for the vicarious experience, much more exciting than the National Geographic Magazine. Sharon

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Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 1:43am

I am a sci-fi buff, and I love hearing, or reading stories of peoples trips into space. It is the most exciting thing for me to hear about private industry taking over the space program. Now maybe something more will be done with it other than a sorry excuse for a space station, and satallite placement. The possibilities are endless, in space. Watch out Mr Spock, here come the humans.

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Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 2:39am

I've enjoyed this article every time it has come around. I love your writing, Jeff. I still get teary chills when I read this one.

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Saturday, December 31, 2005 - 7:48pm