Re: Rare Earth

From: Mick (mickmanus_88_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 08/04/04 

Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 22:27:19 GMT

> Mick wrote:
> >
> > It so happens that available information points to our solar system
being
> > most unusual.
>
> Until we have technology that can scrutinize small planets around
> many other stars, there is no information supporting a conclusion

In the absolute sense you are right but read this if you didn't bother the
first time. There is plenty
of ideas in the article if you would only read. The dicotomy between
Jupiter and Saturn for instance and
all the modelling that has been done. You didn't even comment on that you
IDIOT

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