Riding Light

In about a year, there will be the first small spacecraft using solar sails released into the universe. This is just a small first step, but in the course of the millennia, scientists think that this could possibly lead to intergalactic travel. While space is the once of the last new frontiers, i think that it is not appropriate to put so much towards space travel. I believe that the scientist should work towards fixing our own planet before moving on and trying to spread the virus of humanity to other parts of the universe. We do not yet know enough about ourselves as a species or about how to live sustainably to think about expanding. We need to keep our thoughts homed, and when we have averted out current crises, then we can turn our eyes skyward.