[slice of heaven]

Originally Posted by h0ughy

at last a sensible statement

Seems like I was the only one that read it in it's true context.

It's a US National directive. It refers to the US space program only. If you (country, commercial enterprise or private sector) want to use US facilities and programs you abide by their regulations.
I'll ask again where's the problem there?
Where does it mention they will be the total dominators of space
Unless your someone with less than peacefull intentions, then you might have some concern with that directive.

To Blue Fire

Australians have a habit

of cutting down tall poppies, the US it appears is always seen to be the tallest.