Here’s a bit of wisdom from Australian astrophysicist Katie Mack.
If the #shutdown is ending, let's remember that when a hostage-taker releases the hostages, he doesn't get a "thank you." He goes to jail.
— Katie Mack (@AstroKatie) October 17, 2013
I’m not saying her status as an Australian astrophysicist has any specific relevance to the matter at hand, but it sounds really cool.