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Here’s the thing about Pluto. I don’t care if it’s a planet. I do care if there’s a clear scientific definition of a planet, whether that encompasses Pluto or not.

If the scientific community expands the definition of a planet to include Pluto, that’s great. But that definition should then also include similar bodies like Eris and Ceres as planets.

But making Pluto a planet again because of nostalgia is a non-starter to me. I completely understand why people have feelings about it, and those feelings are valid!! But that’s not a reason to change the scientific status of a planetary body.

Plus, given that Pluto is the only planet (and to be clear, it’s still a planet! It’s just a dwarf planet) discovered by an American, this whole thing feels very political at a time when NASA’s science budget is being slashed.

Agree with you wholeheartedly. Also, ADHD brain here, I suddenly want a parody of “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” but Pluto…