[dennis in se pa]

"I would argue that the transfer of technology from space exploration is so significant and ubiquitous that it is hard to effectively quantify."

WRONG

"Billions and billions and billions spent, for what. Some technological inventions that would have been invented eventually anyway, for a tiny fraction of what the space program cost."

RIGHT

It is a TOTAL waste of our resources. Do we need a stong defense system out there? YUP! Do we need to learn all about what else is out there? Well if you think so, then you fund it. We have more important issues right here on this planet.
Providing funding so people can make billion dollar mistakes with no real benefit if they don't is STUPID! Healthcare or space exploration? Which is more important. I guess the answer depends on whether your head is in the clouds.