Re: The number of planets

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In message <ecdfcc$3sm$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, John Dean <john-dean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes

Now, call me a bit of a stickler if you like, but when did science become a
democracy?

Ever since the International Astrologers' Union, or whatever pouncy name they've cooked up for themselves, decided to float what they imagined was a trebles-all-round absolutely wizard spiffing wheeze and discovered that naming planets isn't a science. The people of earth have rights in these matters. Pluto is a really big piece of real estate. If you think big and double it, you get an idea of just how big Pluto is. It's even bigger than Texas.

It belongs to all the people of earth. Taking away our ball is a disgraceful abrogation of our human rights and is a bad idea. For the IAU to hold their knees-up in Prague is a jolly good idea. Fabulous night clubs and the local police run some really tasty boys who, for a consideration, will let you call their balls whatever you wish.
--
James Follett. Novelist (Callsign G1LXP)

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