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Hmmm...

I am not too concerned about incurring anyone's wrath but on the other hand I
am not flaming anyone's opinion so if I do (incur wrath) please count to ten,
or something and remember it is only the "Net" (and my opinion).


I feel frustrated when I see so much inter- and intra- Center  (NASA Centers)
back stabbing, politics, and surruptitious [sic?] program/project aquisition.
However, since I am part of a University beuracracy [sic?] I can understand the
basic reasons.  As the saying goes..."University polotics are more vicious
because the stakes are smaller..."  I don't believe that cognitive, malicious
waste is occuring in NASA because of prolific flagrant disregard or ill intent.

I don't believe "line workers" and hired into "middle management" workers are 
being criticized in some of the sci.space postings criticizing NASA.  NASA as
a whole could be arguably called "TOP HEAVY".  Anyone want to disagree with
that.  The government isn't in the position (or shouldn't be) of creating jobs.
Especially with taxes and this years and the rest, Congress caused growing
deficit (FOUR HUNDRED BILLION PLUS).  I say "creating jobs" because in a system
(the civil servant/GS or GM system) that rewards salary raises in part, based
on the number of employees under an individual, you can't but help to create
jobs in order to keep that particular system characteristic satisfied.  

As to NASA's purpose (outlined, mandated, ordered,...whatever, in  1958)
Congress said: "learn to operate automated and manned vehicles in space beyond
Earth's atmosphere; explore our solar system and the universe for the
advancement of knowledge; make certain that all NASA discoveries and technical
advancements are made promptly available for bettering human lives, for
peaceful use by all mankind.

I have to go buy paint equipment with my wife so I will call this post "PART I"
and continue when I get the time (hey!...I have my priorities! :)  ).

Sincerely,

Paul Sylvester Shanley
Researcher ad Infinitum et al
School of Human Sciences
Auburn University
308 Spidle Hall
Auburn University, Alabama  36849
United States of America
VOICE: 205 844 1339 office
VOICE: 205 887 7440 home
FAX:   205 844 1340 office
e-mail  pshanley@humsci.auburn.edu



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