No flames here. I agree with you. Manned missions are a pretty much a waste of money and, most unfortunately, lives.

What aren't wastes of money are the Mars rovers. I'd love to see hundreds of those little buggers buzzing around the solar system.

I was hoping to see a budget increase for that program and more programs like it. Can anyone shed light on the future of the Mars Rovers? Maybe a Mars Rover Tow Truck to get Spirit unstuck from the mud?