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Comment Yes (Score 1) 76

Pluto, Sedna, and Quaoar, another Kuiper belt object, should all be classified as planets, simply because, according to standingmethods of definition, they meet all the requirments. They are the correct size, and while it is not known if Sedna and Quaoar can support atmospheres, PLuto has an atmosphere for part of its revolution.
Science

Journal Journal: The 11th planet

Sedna is not the tenth planet, as many believe it is. Rather it is the 11th planet. Another was found beyound Pluto just barely two years ago. This object was christened Quaoar and has been classified as a Kuiper Belt Object. Most astronomers classify both Sedna and Quaoar as planets, simply because the follow current precedent and they are larger than any celestial object currently classified as an asteriod. The most likley reason NASA is hesitant to officially deem these two as Planets is beca
Education

Journal Journal: Quelched Ideas

Sometimes one must wonder what it is that makes the educational system believe that it is actually helping students on their way to a better future, when in fact most often students are merely hindering them. Instead of allowing students to express creativity or challenge ideas currently in place, they quell any dissent before it occurs. This teaches students not only that their opinions are not valued by the public, but to question the staus qou isn't worth the trouble it insues.

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