THE US recently sent another space probe to the moon trying to make a big splash in their hope of finding water – and wasting millions of dollars while thousands of Americans are living below the breadline and cannot afford to take out health insurance for hospital treatment.
At the same time, thousands of people are suffering in the Philippines after the recent tropical storms there. US politicians need to wake up and spend money more wisely on the needs of its own people and others, too.
Roland Bramham, Richmond, North Yorkshire.
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