Perhaps not, but on a satirical news show the irony was appropriate. It was certainly apropos when you consider, our planet a complex living organism (as Dr. Brin does in his novel, "Earth") in which case humans could be compared to the HIV virus. Jon Mann
Unfortunately, statements like that aren't much help. -- Ronn! CBS today broadcast a memorial to Kurt Vonnegut on Sunday Morning. He appeared on the Jon Stewart show in 1995 and was quoted as saying,"our planet's immune system is trying to get rid of us, and should..." Jon Mann __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l