NASA some say is a waste of tax payer money

I am a big fan of NASA and unlike some others I believe the space program is great for this country and for science in general. I know it costs a lot but I think the majority of people will agree with me its totally worth it. I do however notice how often I here people complain about tax money being wrongly spent or wasted, especially in 2009. I however would not place the United States space program in the waste category. I guess there are always those who will have different opinions and goals than the rest of us. Please feel free to share any personal comments you have about the space program.