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Originally Posted by Platapus
Edgar makes this or a similar speech every year. It is one of his issues.
As always I have to ask, where is the evidence?
I am undecided on this issue. The absence of evidence does not mean we have not been visited. But I need some positive evidence before I can opine.
Of course the surest sign that there is intelligent life out there is that they have chosen not to visit us.  |
I agree too. In a way this reinforces Mitchell's reputation. He's always been known as the most open-minded astronaut when it comes to the paranormal.
Nothing about being an astronaut excuses one from normal human frailty. It's not a magical occupation. It didn't stop Jack Swigert's cancer, or Buzz Aldrin's alcoholism, or Wally Schirra's impatience, or any number of indiscretions and misfortune we could name---an infamous restroom free drive to Florida comes to mind.
My disappointment with Mitchell is not that he has made this claim, but as before he has not been forthcoming with any evidence.