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I must differ. Cern cost indeed 6.5 Billion Euro's. And for what? Well, the most biggest and highest advanced piece of science ever made. And it is been made out of pure science, so, there is nobody gaining a profit. It is a giant collaboration project from scientists in dozens of countries. Paying minimal costs. One F22 raptor fighterjet costs about as much as its bombload. (133 million) And the American war budget has cost america. War costs so much more. And why would we spend it on science? Well, then people finish the standard model. But that little money, is a bargain for all the peace, and bonds created between countries because of the project.
Probes to mars? What would have happened if we didn't invest in science? We wouldn't be here now, we wouldn't even be haveing this conversation. As the matter of fact, Earth wouldn't be able to support half of the population it is in today. Science expands, knowledge expands, until we find propper ways to apply it. A scientist researches new grounds, it tries to help the future. He isn't busy trying to improve his own life now, he knows he can do better, to provide options for people in the future. Sure, it won't help society now, but in the future, it might just support a billion marsian inhabitants. Would they lynch you, if you would try to stop their home from being explorer?
If you dislike Raytheon, what on earth are you doing critising CERN For?!?!?!
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