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A2: Private/Free Market CP [General]Federal initiative is vital to securing success in space Wu, 7/8/11 (David, Representative for Oregon’s First District, “Pursuing the Next Giant Leap in Space Exploration”, http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/170401-pursuing-the-next-giant-leap-in-space-exploration-, BJM) America’s founders were pioneers who risked everything to travel across unknown territories and oceans in pursuit of new frontiers. The generations of Americans who inherited this pioneering spirit embraced the idea that hard work and innovation make the impossible a reality: from establishing a lasting democracy out of a diverse people to landing a human being on the moon. Every day, thousands of visitors from across the globe walk the halls of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC to celebrate that very spirit. The museum not only provides young minds with a window into space exploration; it also inspires them to create broader vistas for themselves and for our nation. But our space heritage should not be condemned to surviving only in a museum. We must not only continue to educate and inspire future generations with the great space achievements of the past. We must set new national goals for future achievements in human space exploration. In 1960, Americans were worried about Russians winning the space race. The implications of Russian dominance were not limited to control of space, but included potentially devastating effects on our economic and military competitiveness. But then-President Kennedy challenged the nation to "achiev[e] the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the Earth." In 1969, the world watched the first human, an American, take that now famous one small step into history. The moon landing not only sealed American leadership in space, but also unleashed a generation of mathematicians, scientists, and engineers who saw firsthand the results of American ingenuity and launched our nation into an era of unparalleled economic prosperity. In a time of growing debt, people question the value of taxpayer funded federal research. I passionately believe that federal investment in research and development grows our economy, creates jobs and shrinks the federal deficit. Economists say that between 65 and 90 percent of growth in U.S. per-capita income stems from innovation, defined broadly as new products, processes and business models. But we face increased international competition from countries that are investing more in science, technology and education than we are. If we are to once again have a stable economy, we must rededicate ourselves to the investments that make us strong: small business, education, and research and development. Research and development at NASA have resulted in an array of successful products and technologies that touch our daily lives, including heart rate monitors, wireless headsets, and water purification systems. In short, NASA's space program has helped our country become an economic powerhouse. Governments have an important and appropriate role to play in growing our science and technology capabilities and fostering innovation in our economy. The end of NASA’s shuttle program should not mean the end of our national commitment to exploration, innovation, research and education. While the program has not been without its shortfalls, the privatization of human space flight is simply too risky for an enterprise of national significance. A2: Private/Free Market CP [Perm Solves]Perm solves – government and private sector cooperation key to combat environmental degradation. Watson, 05 (02/28/05, Robert T., Philosophical Transactions: Biological Sciences, “Turning Science into Policy: Challenges and Experiences from the Science-Policy Interface,” Vol.360, No. 1454, http://www.jstor.org/stable/30040908, BJM) The challenge therefore is to manage our ever-changing planet in a sustainable manner in the face of rapid demographic changes, economic growth, technological innovations, socio-political conditions and changing behavioral patterns. This will require a realization by politicians and civil society that many of the environmental issues of the global commons or issues of global concern. Successfully addressing issues of the global commons, such as stratospheric ozone depletion, climate change, persistent organic pollutants and open ocean pollution,, requires coordinated global action. While stratospheric ozone depletion is fundamentally a solved problem with both developed and developing countries agreeing to eliminate the production and use of ozone-depleting substances, the other three issues are far from being addressed in a meaningful manner and required political will and the involvement of a range of stakeholder, including governments (national and local) the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), foundations and the academic community. Unresolved issues of global concern include land degradation, water scarcity and degradation of water quality and biodiversity loss. While these are also issues of the global commons at one level, most actions will have to be taken at the local level and are not dependent upon coordinated global action. Therefore different social and political structures are needed to deal with global commons issues such as climate change versus issues of global concern such as biodiversity loss. Public private approach key to sound scientific knowledge Watson, 05 (02/28/05, Robert T., Philosophical Transactions: Biological Sciences, “Turning Science into Policy: Challenges and Experiences from the Science-Policy Interface,” Vol.360, No. 1454, http://www.jstor.org/stable/30040908, BJM) There is solid evidence that key-decision makers including governments, the private sector and the general public are influenced in their decisions by sound, solid scientific knowledge. Developing sound scientific knowledge requires national and internationally coordinated public and private sector programs, combining local indigenous knowledge with institutional knowledge where appropriate and the free and open exchange of information. This knowledge then needs to be placed in an appropriate format for decision-making. Over the last 20 years or so the role of national and international scientific assessments has grown. I will now elaborate on how national and international scientific assessments can raise awareness and prompt informed action by all stakeholders and how they have influenced. Directory: file -> view view -> Western Europe after wwii view -> Author study: paul fleischman view -> Qpa1 7ela study Guide view -> Arctic Oil/Gas Neg view -> November 1970 Approximately 150,000-500,000 deaths Bhola Cyclone Bangladesh view -> Grade Level: 6 Unit of Study: Caribbean glce view -> Citation: Duffield, Katy view -> Table of Contents Lesson # view -> Chinese Wind Energy Disad Download 0.93 Mb. Share with your friends:
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