More UFO news.......and another book!
Ian Brockwell
July 29, 2008
The recent revelations by Apollo 14 astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell that Aliens and UFOs do exist, has caused quite a stir and even managed to get a mention on some MSM (mainstream media) news suppliers, which is unusual.
Even though I also believe in the existence of UFOs and Aliens, I invited the potential "wrath" of fellow believers when I wrote the following article "Dr. Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14 astronaut) - Aliens and UFOs do exist!" This was not intended to question the honesty of Dr. Mitchell, who I have no doubt is telling it as it is, but to question the way it which the information was presented (and its timing).
Considering the number of people who have read my article and the limited number of critical responses (only two so far), I must assume that my comments were accepted as "constructive criticism" and not a personal attack on Dr. Mitchell or his beliefs.
This brings me to another interview carried out by the BBC involving Timothy Good (a respected member of the UFO community, who has been studying this subject for more than 40 years).
In the interview Timothy says that aliens may have bases on this planet and quotes a "Washington source" as the provider of this information. Let me say immediately that I am not doubting Timothy Good, or suggesting for one second that he is making this up. I believe he is telling the truth (100%). But how sure can we be (without real proof) that the source is being equally honest?
I understand (I really do!) that his work takes up a lot of valuable time and time is money, and why shouldn´t he receive some financial assistance for the effort he is putting into this? However, I always feel that such important news should be shared for free, as our real objective is to try and "educate" others into seeing the truth, isn´t it? Maybe I am just being naïve, but I always think the "doubters" will take us more seriously if we don´t ask them to pay for this information, or include it in a book promotion. Is that a fair assumption to make?
One of the main problems in getting "non-believers" to take us more seriously is the high percentage of false or inaccurate information floating around the Internet. By this I mean computer generated images (hoaxes), blurred lights in the sky (that could be absolutely anything) and overactive imaginations. These do untold damage to the credibility of those who take this subject seriously, and we should try to avoid adding to this by making statements appear as "fact" when they can not be proved as such.
Sadly, there are many people out there who wouldn´t believe the truth no matter what evidence you produce, and they prefer to live in their own "closed" world, content with criticizing other peoples ideas (while never having any of their own) and repeating those no longer funny quotes about "tin foil hats" and "anal probes". These people are best ignored as their views will never change (just like their jokes!).
However, there are many people who "want to believe", but require a little more than "this person said" or "I was told by....". Believing that life on other planets exists (or UFOs) doesn´t require that much proof if you look at this in a logical way, can anyone really imagine that we are the only life form in the universe? However, to offer further details without "real" proof is nothing more than speculation.
Could alien bases exist on our planet? Sure, why not? There are many remote places on this planet where such bases could operate and if Dr. Mitchell´s information is correct about contact with aliens already taking place, this would certainly support that possibility.
But how can we find out for sure? The only way is to find one, which is not an easy task. Maybe the Newspapers, who are always keen on making fun of such claims, might put their money where their mouths are? Perhaps one of them might be brave enough to put up some reward, say a million dollars for the first person who provides unquestionable proof of their existence?
The money a newspaper would make from such a story would more than cover the cost of the reward, and the public would no longer have to speculate about a subject that "in their hearts" they have felt to be true. Problem is, would the MSM be "allowed" to print such information, even if the proof was obtained, or do they really think we are more interested in whether Britney Spears is wearing underwear or not?
There have been some suggestions that previously "secret" UFO reports are being released more quickly of late, perhaps in an attempt to prepare us for some "bigger" news in the near future? This could be true and maybe we are more ready for such an announcement now than we were 60 years ago?
We should remember that confirmation of aliens (beings more intelligent than ourselves) will frighten many, who will realize that our destiny may not be completely in our control. It may also challenge the belief of a "Biblical God" and this may come as a huge shock to more than 70% of the planet (who believe there is). This might explain why the Vatican has recently said that should life on other planets exist, they would be considered as part of God´s creation. Do they know something we don´t (yet)?
It is important that we continue to discuss and speculate about the subject of aliens and UFOs, as this will encourage questions that need to be asked (and be answered). But we must try to avoid claiming verbal comments are "factual" if they can´t be proven (as with any story). They may well be true, but just hoping they are doesn´t make it so.
I hope that when the proof we have waited so long for eventually arrives (as I´m sure it will), it won´t be presented in a book that we have to pay for. But just to show that I have nothing against Timothy Good personally (far from it), here is a link to his book "Need to Know: UFOs, The Military, and Intelligence" :-)
Even though I also believe in the existence of UFOs and Aliens, I invited the potential "wrath" of fellow believers when I wrote the following article "Dr. Edgar Mitchell (Apollo 14 astronaut) - Aliens and UFOs do exist!" This was not intended to question the honesty of Dr. Mitchell, who I have no doubt is telling it as it is, but to question the way it which the information was presented (and its timing).
Considering the number of people who have read my article and the limited number of critical responses (only two so far), I must assume that my comments were accepted as "constructive criticism" and not a personal attack on Dr. Mitchell or his beliefs.
This brings me to another interview carried out by the BBC involving Timothy Good (a respected member of the UFO community, who has been studying this subject for more than 40 years).
I understand (I really do!) that his work takes up a lot of valuable time and time is money, and why shouldn´t he receive some financial assistance for the effort he is putting into this? However, I always feel that such important news should be shared for free, as our real objective is to try and "educate" others into seeing the truth, isn´t it? Maybe I am just being naïve, but I always think the "doubters" will take us more seriously if we don´t ask them to pay for this information, or include it in a book promotion. Is that a fair assumption to make?
One of the main problems in getting "non-believers" to take us more seriously is the high percentage of false or inaccurate information floating around the Internet. By this I mean computer generated images (hoaxes), blurred lights in the sky (that could be absolutely anything) and overactive imaginations. These do untold damage to the credibility of those who take this subject seriously, and we should try to avoid adding to this by making statements appear as "fact" when they can not be proved as such.
Sadly, there are many people out there who wouldn´t believe the truth no matter what evidence you produce, and they prefer to live in their own "closed" world, content with criticizing other peoples ideas (while never having any of their own) and repeating those no longer funny quotes about "tin foil hats" and "anal probes". These people are best ignored as their views will never change (just like their jokes!).
However, there are many people who "want to believe", but require a little more than "this person said" or "I was told by....". Believing that life on other planets exists (or UFOs) doesn´t require that much proof if you look at this in a logical way, can anyone really imagine that we are the only life form in the universe? However, to offer further details without "real" proof is nothing more than speculation.
Could alien bases exist on our planet? Sure, why not? There are many remote places on this planet where such bases could operate and if Dr. Mitchell´s information is correct about contact with aliens already taking place, this would certainly support that possibility.
But how can we find out for sure? The only way is to find one, which is not an easy task. Maybe the Newspapers, who are always keen on making fun of such claims, might put their money where their mouths are? Perhaps one of them might be brave enough to put up some reward, say a million dollars for the first person who provides unquestionable proof of their existence?
The money a newspaper would make from such a story would more than cover the cost of the reward, and the public would no longer have to speculate about a subject that "in their hearts" they have felt to be true. Problem is, would the MSM be "allowed" to print such information, even if the proof was obtained, or do they really think we are more interested in whether Britney Spears is wearing underwear or not?
There have been some suggestions that previously "secret" UFO reports are being released more quickly of late, perhaps in an attempt to prepare us for some "bigger" news in the near future? This could be true and maybe we are more ready for such an announcement now than we were 60 years ago?
We should remember that confirmation of aliens (beings more intelligent than ourselves) will frighten many, who will realize that our destiny may not be completely in our control. It may also challenge the belief of a "Biblical God" and this may come as a huge shock to more than 70% of the planet (who believe there is). This might explain why the Vatican has recently said that should life on other planets exist, they would be considered as part of God´s creation. Do they know something we don´t (yet)?
It is important that we continue to discuss and speculate about the subject of aliens and UFOs, as this will encourage questions that need to be asked (and be answered). But we must try to avoid claiming verbal comments are "factual" if they can´t be proven (as with any story). They may well be true, but just hoping they are doesn´t make it so.
I hope that when the proof we have waited so long for eventually arrives (as I´m sure it will), it won´t be presented in a book that we have to pay for. But just to show that I have nothing against Timothy Good personally (far from it), here is a link to his book "Need to Know: UFOs, The Military, and Intelligence" :-)
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