Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.

[mikailborg]

The first private manned spaceflight occured today over the Mojave Desert in California.

http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/space/06/21/suborbital.test/index.html

I honestly believe we've just increased the alotted lifespan of the human race a bit. D.D. Harriman would be proud.