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Better use of money

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Humans have made giant strides in space exploration and this is something to be proud of. But while we celebrate our achievements, we need to think about the millions who are dying of disease and starvation.

In trying to show off their power, many leaders neglect the poor - both in their own country and abroad. I agree that dreams drive us forward. But when life is being threatened, we need to adopt a down-to-earth approach. When the earth is suffering because of climate change, starvation, economic crises and wars, how can we give attention to other planets which are far away from us?

To save our planet, we should use some of the money spent on space exploration to help developing countries raise their people's living standards and eliminate poverty.

In the award-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth, former American vice-president and Nobel Prize-winner Al Gore emphasises the importance of making the right choice. We should decide what our right choice is. Otherwise, we will destroy ourselves.

Gloria So Man-ting, Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School

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