If and when we dismantle our ludicrously expensive nanny state, what kinds of super projects would you like to see either the government or private industry spend the extra money on? Here are a few of my favorite ideas.
Space elevator.
Super vaccine lab.
Asteroid defense. (HT: Rand Simberg.)
Mars exploration. (Nice blog.)
Core taps or other high-investment energy sources, like solar satellites.
Spaceward ho!