Home is the Spaceman

"Home is the Spaceman" by George O. Smith is a science fiction story that tracks Captain Billy Enright’s wild ride as the first human to break the light barrier, only to be slapped with an intergalactic speeding ticket! Returning to Earth after a mission that stretches from hours to months, Enright spins a yarn about alien cops and cosmic penalties. His punishment? A stint of "Educational Labor" that somehow preps him for a top-tier gig in galactic leadership. Combining high-speed space antics with a healthy dose of satire on rules and power, Enright’s humorous resistance pushes the boundaries of a system unprepared for humanity’s leap into the stars. The narrative blends a classic space adventure with a comical commentary on the challenges and absurdities of managing extraordinary change.