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by hidden-spyder 1946 days ago
> I agree that any Mars colony should very quickly become independent.

Why do you think so? Wouldn't it be better for them to be Earth dependent?

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> Wouldn't it be better for them to be Earth dependent?

Mars very likely would be dependent on the Earth for trade and resources for a long time. It will be a long, long time before it becomes totally self-sustaining.

But, in terms of their government, I generally believe broadly in the principle of local self-determination. I think that will and should apply to Mars, once the population is sufficient.

For them? Probably not. When has anyone else made big decisions for you than you made for yourself?