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A Barsoomian Fisking
Some pathetic (probably, based on his commentary) liberal arts major at the Guardian doesn't know what he's gotten himself into when he disses terraforming Mars. He's apparently one of those misanthropic "mankind is a cancer on the face of the universe" types.
But Thomas James righteously invests the time and trouble required to set him straight. It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it.
Posted by Rand Simberg at June 04, 2003 10:00 PM
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Great title -- wish I'd thought of that!
Posted by T.L. James at June 4, 2003 10:03 PM
Interestingly a year or so ago they had a similar opinion piece putting across the exact opposite position.
That's the nice thing about The Guardian - over a period of time it really does a good job of covering a wide variety of belief systems.
Posted by Dave at June 5, 2003 10:32 AM
I would be happy to buy this jerk a one-way ticket on the next Mars Express. He could experience Mars' pristine beauty up close and personally.
P.S.: I've been to Illinois and England, Illinois kicks ass!
Posted by Orbit Johnson at June 5, 2003 11:21 AM
Why should he get to go?
Posted by Rand Simberg at June 5, 2003 11:51 AM
I think I rather like the idea of giving this chap a one way ride on an unpressurized vehicle, personally...
Posted by matt fulghum at June 5, 2003 11:56 AM
I nominate him to be the first solar astronaut.
Posted by B.Brewer at June 5, 2003 03:49 PM
The good news is, he gets to go. The bad news is, it's Elbonian Airlines.
Posted by Kevin McGehee at June 5, 2003 04:04 PM
Watch out for the Mars First! protesters.
Posted by Alan K. Henderson at June 6, 2003 03:48 AM
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