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THE NEED FOR A GOVERNMENT FOR MARS PRIOR TO HUMAN EXPLORATION

 

GARY C. FISHER

P.O. BOX 694 Bryn Athyn, PA 19009.

E-mail: gcfisheris@aol.com

 

A proposal is made for establishing a Government for Mars prior to the arrival of humans on the planet. Reasons why this is desirable and what the government’s function would be, with particular reference to property rights, are explored. A method for establishing such a government is presented, along with recommendations on how to staff and fund the Government for Mars. Finally a plan for the evolution of the Government for Mars into a Government of Mars is presented considering likely outcomes of a colonization of the planet.

 

Note: This is an expanded and revised version of the presentation first given August 2000 at The Mars Society convention, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.