Conquest of Space - The Dilemma of Sacrificing Lives for Survival
Gen. Sam Merritt:
To gamble the lives of a crew of men on as senseless a mission as this… is callous. It's stupid!
Dr. George Fenton:
Stupid, or callous, it may seem to be at this time. It is not senseless. Man's very survival on Earth depends on the success of this or some future search for a new source of raw materials.
Gen. Sam Merritt:
General Samuel T. Merritt". Very imposing title… for a tombstone.
Dr. George Fenton: [irritated]
The orders are naturally contingent to your acceptance, General. You can refuse.
Gen. Sam Merritt:
When do we leave?
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