America's plan to build a base on the moon reminds me of the imperialistic notion of "I've stuck a flag there, I now own it". I'm curious if they received permission from the person who owns that piece of the moon - (Buy A Gift). That in itself throws up the question, how can you buy a piece of the moon? How can someone even be able to own the moon and go on to sell it? Do these issues even get discussed at the UN? How was it decided that America could build on the moon? I'm curious as to Russia's opinion.
Though the base will study the polar region, what else will it study? When it is finished, will it be signed over to private organisations, or handed over to the military?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not against space travel and exploration. I'm just skeptical as to America's views on ownership and their need to force their views on others.
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