even if they don't "do anything" up there, there are thousands of our best and brightest working "down here" to build and maintain the thing, which is where all the stuff is really learned and applied. it's not like they bring a module packed full of cash up there and open the airlock once they get docked and watch the money float away.
plus, it keeps our smartest people busy and gainfully employed, which is a good thing.
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