[RightWhale]

Star 55 Cancri is exciting for some, mainly the press. Whether the system has a planet close enough to earthlike that it can be rendered fit for human habitation is still not known. We don't need to look so far distant for a second earth since the situation on Mars has been clarified. But there is an undercurrent of excitement. I believe there are millions of people who would do anything to get off this planet, and this hint of a possibility feeds their hopes.

[RadioAstronomer]

Indeed. I really agree with you. Rare Earth was an eye opener for sure. I just personally don't know one way or the other. (I'm am an agnostic when it comes to extra solar civilizations :-))

[sleavelessinseattle]

Get off this planet? Preposterous!!! I could NEVER Leave our Moon worshipping Islamist "Friends" behind to intrigue themselves into extinction interpreting the KORAN however it d@mn well suits them from moment to moment? </ sarcasm> BEAM ME UP, ANYONE!!!