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>>We should have a mission to travel to Gliese 581 C. After all it is only 20.5 light-years away. Our mission would be to bring democracy and freedom to its residents. Does it have any residents? Who cares? We will carry out our mission anyway. :)
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>Shouldn't we engage them in negotiations and provide financial help? We could also buy carbon credits there.

Now that is an outstanding idea!