[general_re]

Once more, sons of pond scum, into the trenches we go.

You know what we need? "Team Pond Scum" jerseys, every one with a number on the back. I get dibs on jersey # 2.718281828459045235360287471352662497757... ;)

[PatrickHenry]

You think that the origin of life is commonplace if I read your response correctly. ... Well, we disagree. I'd say that that process would be a longshot. Too bad.

Yes, life is probably common in the universe. But that does not diminish us. The odds against the appearance of our species, and than against any one of us appearing out of the human population are enormous. So I think each of us is unique and precious, unlikely to ever be duplicated. If we were the product of a miracle, the deity who created us could -- if he wished -- instantly create billions just like us on a whim, and that would cheapen the value of the individual.

[PatrickHenry]

You know what we need? "Team Pond Scum" jerseys, every one with a number on the back. I get dibs on jersey # 2.718281828459045235360287471352662497757... ;)

I claim pi.

"Sons of Pond Scum" would be a great name for a rock band.

I'd prefer something more dignified. We should have pride in our heritage.

[VadeRetro]

Do you have a wide body or are you counting on small print?