Nobody denies that veterans deserve better treatment and better funding. But since our governments have proven to be inept at supporting veterans, we should strive to reduce the number of future veterans by reducing the size of our current military enrollment.

As for space exploration, Chris Hadfield's stint on the ISS helped inspire a generation of Canadian youth to take an interest in science and technology. Space programs do a lot of good here on Earth than in space - by helping to build national pride and promoting education.