Henry had found an article about settling Mars. Future colonists, it said, would need exceptional adaptability, a talent for handling crises, and the ability to establish a functioning society.
Margaret needed no time to consider the candidates.
Scientists and engineers were clearly unsuitable. They might build something that worked.
Within minutes, Mars had a provisional president, several ministers, and a committee to oversee construction. The settlement itself could be dealt with later.
For a moment, a one-way ticket sounded like a remarkably sensible idea.
Then Henry began to wonder what, exactly, it would solve.
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Sending politicians to Mars sounds like an excellent idea. Especially if the tickets are one-way.
But Henry has a question, and Margaret has an answer that makes the whole plan considerably less appealing.
Continue reading to discover why getting rid of the politicians might be the easy part.
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