aka779 (10/23/82)
As much fun as it has been reading this interesting series of discussions, I find it hard to believe that the subject of UFO close encounters has been ignored. Before you all jump onto me, read my series of UFO classifications in THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UFOS, edited by Ron Story doubleday, 1980. I interpret the evidence of these reports as evidence of extraterrestrial visits. As to the theories of whether we are alone, or whether we could be visited by physical vehicles (as opposed to radio signals only)-- there are hundreds ofreports of alien credatures of all types, sizes, and apparent evolutionary tracks. None of these reports contradicts any known "science"; and in factthe reports from the 1950s indicate types of technologies that we only now can recognize-- hardly the frauds and hoaxes most would have us believe. So I say--there may be some Netnews terminals in use right now by some who know the answers to the raft of questions proposed. And undoubtedly laughing at some of the arrogant geocentric prejudices being expressed. Not afraid to sign my name, but aware of the flak/flames to come.--Arlan Andrews, Bell Labs, Indy...inuxd!aka779
charliep@sri-unix (10/23/82)
I cannot let the references to UFO's go unanswered. As a fan of the Skeptical Enquirer, it is my duty to point out that even Dr. Hynek, head honcho UFOlogist-believer, admits that NOT ONE reported case of UFO sightings is best explained by proposing some alien interference. Even the kindest (non-alien) observer must truly admit that the entire subject is rife with frauds and cases of blatant tampering with the "evidence". It's really too bad when the movie makers mislead and misrepresent the facts, as in several recent "big hits", just to make more money. A lot of people REALLY BELIEVE that stuff now. Maybe if we all pray hard enough, ET will come back and give us an outlet for our love....