[meteorite-list] An Asteroid Headed Our Way (2004 MN4 - 99942Apophis)

[tracy latimer]

RE:  should we try to deflect this asteroid, if it poses a threat?

Answer:  Do you wear your seat belt?

If we have the technology, and not moving the asteroid is a bigger threat 
than moving it, I say yes!  I like living in an era where the Black Death in 
city-killing plagues is a thing of the past, hot water and electric lights 
are readily available, and we have the capability to keep a stadium sized 
rock from plowing into the Earth.  This is an instance where judicious use 
of technology is mandated.

I have no desire to be wiped out, or even seriously inconvenienced by space 
junk; I fully expect to be around in 2039, barring an accident of the type 
where a seat belt wouldn't help.

Tracy Latimer