Like everyone else, I am excited about the upcoming NASA mission to impact a comet with the Deep Impact spacecraft. I can't deny the possible scientific benefits of the mission or the interest I have in this mission as an amateur astronomer. Hey, it will be interesting.
On the other hand, my spiritual belief in Earth Mother and the natural world makes me a little nervous about playing pool with celestial objects. Okay, call me a New Age nutso, but is this a wise move? Do we really want to start picking a fight with these space wanderers? I mean, hey, don't expect me to volunteer when it comes time to sacrifice a 55 year old virgin to appease the Comet Goddess.
