Shuttles and space tourism
Going into space is a well risky business, has been and is likely to be for some time. Using kit whose design predates the computer age really doesn't help.
I would be very reluctant to invest in the new space tourism proposals which are well into development. If you notice how many conventional commercial rocket lift offs there are that fail using tried and trusted technology it should not come as any surprise when the first space tourist doesn't make it.
IMHO space travel should be undertaken with informed consent. Whether this was the case with the school teacher on challenger raises another issue.
Not too sure if I would fly in one given the chance... but I did once apply for a job as a cosmonaut.