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If we don't make it off this planet, it's more than likely that nothing else will.

"Why is it morally superior to protect life?"

Because I like it. Because it's life's prime directive to perpetuate life and I am a lifeform. Mumblemumblegod. Pick whatever you like. :)

[powerslacker]

You either have a coherent answer or you don't. Objective morality either exists or it doesn't.