I notice, too, that no one has taken up my offer.

There has been sufficient time for consideration, and I hereby withdraw it. I also note that while there is be a lot of criticism of the space program, no one wants to give up the benefits it has brought.

Gee, why did I think that my money was safe?

(Historical note: From the time Sputnik I achieved orbit and man landed on the moon for the first time, the average person in the US paid less than a nickel (USD 0.05) per day for the space program. If you don't believe me, check out the figures for yourself.)