[svandamme]

I don't think that this kind of cost is a problem... Let's face it, it's a wonderfull event, and it's something that everybody is talking about.. i would have loved seeing it fly over.. Those Shuttles did a lot of good in terms of driving technological evolution.. A lot of things we take for granted have been developed off experiments done on , or facilitated by the Shuttles.
And think about it, if a kid see that 747 with the Shuttle.. maybe it will inspire him to do good in school and maybe become an astronaut some day.

So i would not have a problem paying 5 bucks off my salary for this "Farewell Tour".. A bit of good news or inspiration is not a bad thing .