[hnnewguy]

Are you trying to make money off of an investment of that sort, or do you merely want to help contribute to the success of SpaceX?

If it's the latter, then there are probably far more creative ways you could help their situation than contributing a few thousand dollars.

[colordrops]

Sure, but it's not the business of legislation to force him to make that choice.

[fixedd]

Other than friends-and-family, are there really people that invest without a hope of return?