This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on March 11, 2003). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Dad sent me a link to an amusing story today about how New Mexico Representative Dan Foley has proposed legislation to create Space Alien Day — to “enhance relationships among all the citizens of the cosmos, known and unknown.”
Amusing enough on its own, but the kicker for me was the final quote from Rep. Foley, which goes down in my book as one of my favorite political quotes ever…
If we can capitalize on something that did or did not happen in 1947 then it can help the entire state.
Oh, the number of times in my life — past, present, and future — when it’d be so nice to capitalize on something that did or did not happen!