Voyager

Thank you, Tony Taylor, for your piece on the remarkable journey of Voyager (Op-Ed Page, Aug. 6). As I read the Opinion Section, this was the only item that made me proud to be a member of the human race and a participant or supporter of human activities. All else in the entire section described or was based on hate and discontent, malfeasance and corruption, dishonesty and dishonor, war and unrest, terror and reprisal, the list goes on and on, a paean to man’s venality.

Meanwhile, 12 years on its way and at the threshold of the limits of our solar system, Voyager continues to perform and to prepare to continue its tremendous journey. I too wish it Godspeed and hope it continues forever, evidence of a marvelous Earth and a wonderful people who may no longer exist but who might have perished by their own actions. Voyager may face unknown perils, as we all do, but right now I would bet on Voyager, and give odds on the chances of its fulfilling its mission, as opposed to the people of Earth accomplishing all that’s within their capability and avoiding the ultimate disaster.

RUDOLPH H. COOK

Granada Hills