If I wanted it to be like home, I would stay home.
Besides, part of the point is to be a part of history. That means not letting those milestones be given to other people.
L. Spiro
Yeah, I listed some honorable milestones there.
You have this strange notion that if you need something, then there's going to be someone on Earth
to Fedex you a care package every time you need it? Have money, will travel? That's not gonna help
much if you get brain cancer or lose a leg. Contract a disease? Need a quick blood transfusion?
Immediate medical attention will not come to you.
Sorry, but I don't think Mars will be ready for civilians during your entire lifetime.