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Unfortunately, it is utterly impractical. In today's security-obsessed, litigation crazed world Elon's earthbound dream isn't possible. You can just imagine how many people would experience Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from the G's and the general craziness of sub-orbit flight.
On the other hand, Elon's Mars & Lunar dreams are highly probable as the travelers could be vetted for stupidity before the flight. The enormously energetic requirements of sub-orbit flight are simply unrealistic for today's "average" person. Recall the last flight you took and the incredible collection of utter incompetents you shared the flight with, imagine exposing them to Sub-Orbital flight stresses!
ps: please excuse the apparent arrogance of this post. In my defense just look at the person sitting next to you next time you board an aircraft and ask yourself would you be prepared to entrust your life to them in the event of an in-flight emergency? By the way, I use a white cane, in the event of an emergency would you entrust your life to me? Ballistic Sub-Orbital flights cannot be for everyone!
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