explain the motives that would drive this endeavor, counter-arguments that would be made against such a venture, and how the entire undertaking would be justified.

Mars. Its far away and pretty damned cold and inhospitable. And if we ever want to colonize the place, its going to cost a ton of money to do so. Question; which sort of society is more likely to a) want to colonize Mars and, b) have the wherewithal to actually get there? Is it 1) a society rooted in Utilitarian/Consequentialist principles, or 2) a society rooted in Ethical Egoism? In answering your question, be sure to explain the motives that would drive this endeavor, counter-arguments that would be made against such a venture, and how the entire undertaking would be justified. You may also consider why either, or both societies would reject such a project.