In recent news, NASA scientists revealed signs of past or present waterflow on Mars. They believe the existence of this water, though it may be extremely salty, does indeed provide an even greater hope that there is possible life on Mars. Consequently, this also means that Mars may be able to sustain human life in the future.
As we burn more fossil fuels, melt glacier caps, and spill oil into our oceans, we deplete the Earth until it can no longer provide the necessary healthy environment that has kept the human race and its entire ecosystem alive for so long. With this in mind, the possibility of colonizing Mars sounds more and more appealing (and inevitable). A new planet could give us the better future we’ve always dreamed and talked of.
To NASA, to the researchers, explorers and adventurers who have come so far on this journey: we thank you for your bravery, innovation and ability to see a new world with endless opportunities.
While I am grateful for all NASA has done, I would like to make some simple recommendations of implementations for our future colony on Mars:
1. No human being by the name of Donald Trump shall be president of this new colony.
This should also apply to life on Earth but I'll save this discussion for another article.2. Pizza. There should be an unlimited supply of pizza for all citizens of this planet. It is most likely a long trip to get up there, and I'm sure they'll be hungry.
3. Cool animals. If you can have humans live on Mars, I'm certain you can make unicorns live there too. I mean, seriously NASA: how haven't you made unicorns a reality yet?
4. Higher education. No 4-year college or university on Mars shall cost A QUARTER OF A MILLION TO ATTEND. THANK YOU.
5. Rules of the road. Bikers will have their own lane in all inhabited areas. If a biker does not use the bike lane, he/she is rightly subject to the anger of any driver who passes.
6. Celebrities. Mars will obviously have some new celebs, but everyone will still receive a meet and greet with Beyoncé.
7. Common sense. Women and men will receive the same pay for the same work. I know, I know, it's a pretty foreign concept. Hopefully, though, Mars can do a bit better with the whole equality thing.
8. Make love, not war. Guns won't exist. Instead, people will say "oops" when they've said something offensive and "ouch" when they're offended. Let's be grown adults here.
9. More cool animals. OK, these ones already exist on Earth but here's the twist: All puppies will be hypoallergenic so that every family can own one. Also, notice how I did not mention kittens/cats. This is because they will not live on Mars. This is non-negotiable.
10. Because we've all been there...Puberty will not be a public transition and will not be recorded on any social media. Rather, citizens will go into hibernation until this phase is complete. I say this for the wellbeing of all Mars inhabitants.
I would like to thank NASA in advance for their consideration of these suggestions. See you soon, Mars.
