July 13, 2003

NEO

Concerned Citizens Ask for Congressional Action on Near Earth Objects

A distinguished group of Americans joined together to send a unique request to Congressional leaders Wednesday -- a request that preparations be made to deal with the prospect of Earth being slammed by an asteroid or comet.

In an "Open Letter to Congress on Near Earth Objects," the communication underscores the danger our planet faces from near Earth objects, also termed NEO's.

Posted by Ithildin at July 13, 2003 4:38 PM | PROCURE FINE OLD WORLD ABSINTHE

You know, it's easy to laugh at this, but it's actually a serious concern. One meteor of sufficient size has the force of a nuclear bomb. Movies like "Armageddon" are fun, but they aren't based on fantasies. I mean, they have silly fantasy elements in them, but conceptually, what they portray is not at all fantastic.

Posted by: Dean esmay at July 15, 2003 5:35 AM

No laughing here! I take it quite seriously and glad to see attention being brought to the subject.

Posted by: Ith at July 15, 2003 8:35 AM