University of Sheffield astrophysics student Gillian Finnerty, 21, from Tholthorpe, near Easingwold, who has made it through to the next round of selection for the first human mission to Mars. The trip to the red planet would be one-way
THE idea that a young, well-educated young woman, Gillian Finnerty, would abandon us to our own ends is appalling.
It would make more sense to build up a large population on Mars and, to that end, can I suggest sending the likes of Raymond Hull (the father of 22 with 11 different women), or any of the many parents who decide as a lifestyle choice to have large broods and then live off state handouts.
D M Deamer, Penleys Grove Street, Monkgate, York.
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