The Sacrifices of the Astronauts

[Ginnie]

Do HB realize the sacrifices the Astronauts made by going to the moon? All the training and dedication these brave men endured - and what's worse, dismissing it all over some supposed unexplained non-parrallel shadows or fuzzy video, or make believe coke cans and sloppy research!

"Life has not been easy. We worked too hard on the moon. We lost essential electrolytes such as potassium and our heart rhythms have become irregular. Since my return to earth, I have developed a heart condition that might be related to my work in space. I have had two heart attacks, bypass surgery and just this past summer I had a heart arrest. I don't know how much longer I will be here, but I know that as long as I can share that space adventure, I will." - James Irwin, Apollo 15 astronaut shortly before he died of a heart attack.

"As interesting and challenging as space flight could be, over the years it could take its toll even on dedicated men. Wally Schirra once observed, 'This program devours people'. - Walter Cunningham, Apollo 7

No wonder any astronaut would not want to co-operate with men like Bart Sibrel who deny the achievements that these men accomplished!

[Bob B.]

I certainly admire and appreciate the sacrifices of the astronauts, but let's not forget that they weren't the only ones who sacrificed. A great many people devoted their time and talents to make Apollo a success. The many hours spent working on the project no doubt strained marriages and harmed families.

And I agree that not one of these fine men should bother to give Bart Sibrel the time of day.

[Count Zero]

...not one of these fine men should bother to give Bart Sibrel the time of day.

Though we won't mind if they clean his clock!

[scooter]

Many thousands, along with the very visible few, gave their all to the effort, and it paid off.
Meanwhile...what has that pudgy boy ever done in his life...ever accomplished? What a waste of flesh...I'm sure he sees himself as some new redeemer or something.

If he only knew just how ignorant he was. I think he's a plant (I mean...BS...it's too obvious) to discredit hoaxers.

[PhantomWolf]

Though we won't mind if they clean his clock!

Buzz Aldrin clock cleaning services, $1,000 a hour to clean your clock.


Actually if you want to see the toll they paid, not only in their health, look at the divorce rate of those involved in Mercury, Gemini and Apollo.

[pzkpfw]

Seen in an old BAUT post (http://www.bautforum.com/conspiracy-theories/18043-cartoon-buzz-aldrin-s-conspiracy-smackdown.html)

thrdgll.tripod.com/buzz.htm

[JayUtah]

I agree with everything that has been said so far.

I have unfortunately misplaced a paper copy of some important neglected research on the social cost of the space race. A few authors have touched on the dirty dilemma that while astronauts were required to be all-American husbands and fathers they were simultaneously given workloads that precluded any semblance of a meaningful family life. Divorce, alienation, and all the resulting emotional effects were largely swept under the carpet. New research has expanded that investigation to include the rest of the Apollo workers in the public and private sector, noting that many of them undertook workloads similar to the astronauts' and suffered, as a group, increased rates of social and psychological consequences.

This research in turn affects employer resourcing decisions, questioning whether long work hours are ultimately productive. NASA has already taken the initiative; astronauts' families may now attend their astronauts at work, spectate on training, and so forth.