*Nick, why do you feel this is off topic?
I am curious...
My feeling on this issue is that this thread would be equally valid on CE or Space- It certainly deals with a Current Event, but it also deals with issues of science and engineering and technology. As such I am loathe to move it.
Ideally, this is a discussion we should have on Community. If you would like to discuss this on Community I promise I will listen to your arguments...
