Pluto

The New York Times is reporting the breaking news that scientists have concluded that Pluto is no longer a planet. It is now to be known as a dwarf planet. First off, is this really breaking news? Second, don't scientists have something better to do? You know: cure diseases...end global warming...discover alternative power sources? Third, isn't dwarf a politically incorrect phrase? Shouldn't we say little planet?

Scientists, especially those paying their cable bills with my tax dollars, should get to work doing something useful, not casting Pluto out of the solar system.