Relax, Doug. It's only mathematics. Nothing political in either Copernicus or Gott. Besides, I strongly suspect the USA I grew up loving, a USA based on human ideals even if imperfectly executed, a USA that admired fair play and cared about the little guy, has already met its end while we all watched.

All hail, Oceanna. War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength—or at least ubiquitous.

      - Mark