"From space, the astronauts tell us, national boundaries vanish, the conflicts that divide people become less important, and the need to create a planetary society with the united will to protect this 'pale blue dot' becomes both obvious and imperative."
Wikipedia, The Overview Effect
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_effect
We believe all elected representatives should experience this, before taking office if possible. While not everyone will experience The Overview Effect, it seems likely that the cost of sending hundreds of people to space will be offset by the cooperation and lack of warmongering that could ensue from those who do.
Please help the people who have the most direct access to power find the perspective they need to serve us all. Thank you.