I guess you had to do something to detract from how stupid you look with the “hard-working husband and father that I want to be neighbors with” bit. You’ve partially succeeded.
Something told me not to buy the “hard working husband and father that I would be happy to call my neighbor” routine, but Roundy was just too persuasive. Live and learn.
The inertia associated with a government controlled program for manned space flight is mind-blowing. Zero tolerance for risk which is understandable but it has gotten worse as time goes on.
I’ve been in the space industry most of my career - which is nearing an end. 10 years ago I was certain I would see a man on Mars in my lifetime. Very pessimistic about it now. An incredibly plodding effort.