Yeah.

Thanks to Mark Shuttleworth for comparing a tech industry issue to a social issue. That always ends in healthy debate. Godwin's law in 3... 2... 1...

All these worlds are yours, except Titan. Attempt no landings there.

Apple.

Well, I voted for Obama, but if we make first contact with the Ferengis, I think we should send Dick Cheney instead. That way, we won't even need a universal translator.

Yes, this is actually a fairly common comp assignment where I teach (Purdue), and it's been assigned for at least the last couple of years.