For
Space research helps science and the future of humanity.
Against
Defense is necessary for protection and survival.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“What we need is to spend less on defense and more on education and science, which themselves promote innovation, improve life on Earth”
“Space exploration is the exact opposite. Every dollar spent on space yields massive technological dividends that improve life right here on Earth.”
“You can't have a stable country that invests in scientific exploration without having a strong military.”
“Our enemies will be waiting for is to lower our defenses”