[dd74]

It's not a waste of money or time. In fact, it is very important because Earth is becoming vastly overpopulated and its resources running thin. Not to mention, there is a strong curiousity factor about what else is out there.

If at all, it's like introducing yourself to your neighbors: it's a good thing to know who you can run to or rely on when your own home has a problem, such as catching fire, for example.