There must be extraordinary things to discover and understand in space. I get that. But, what is our rush? Wouldn't our energy be better spent trying to solve so many other problems that plague mankind where we live today? There is truly no shortage of these relatively local kinds of problems. Just contemplate with me what those leading scientists and innovative thinkers, who spend all their time contemplating the existence of universes, galaxies, and other worlds currently beyond our reach, could accomplish if they turned their telescopes toward home?

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