Time to Rethink: The Case for Acknowledging and Studying the UFO Phenomenon and Its Related Subjects

 March 28, 2018

(Before proceeding with this article, it’s essential to note that when I use the term UFO, I’m referring to aerial craft that are verifiably, or likely, not of earthly origin).

     The United States government does not openly acknowledge the existence of non-earthly humanoid piloted aircraft, extraterrestrial biological entities, or alien abduction. However, it was recently reported that former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was secretly involved in the funding of a project that sought to investigate the subject of UFOs and extraterrestrial life at the cost to the taxpayers of about 22 million dollars.

     Prominent UFO researchers have repeatedly commented that the U.S. government has denied the existence of UFO’s, aliens, and alien abduction since the 1940’s, around the time of the infamous “Roswell” crash.  They say that following the Roswell crash, the government engaged in a continuous disinformation campaign designed to make the public believe that there is nothing to this UFO stuff.  Lt. Colonel Phillip Corso, U.S, Army, Ret. has confirmed this. However,  he really didn’t need to confirm government disinformation as it relates to UFOs because this is common knowledge in the UFO community. In fact, any sharp thinking person can see through the government’s facade by just exercising good common sense. The government has changed its Roswell story so many times that it’s not even funny! Just look at the record.

     In his bestseller entitled The Day After Roswell, Lt. Colonel Corso tells us that on behalf of our government, he parceled out extraterrestrial artifacts from the Roswell, New Mexico crash of 1947 to the government contractor sector for reverse engineering and development.  According to Colonel Corso, this eventually resulted in the development of such technology as fiber-optics, microchips, laser beams, and other reverse engineered technology-all of which is beneficial to us now.

     For years the U.S. government has been keeping its alien related discoveries and information “under wraps”.  It has been said that they do this to protect the public. They supposedly fear causing a public panic the likes of which we witnessed in the late 1930’s when the Orson Welles radio play called War of the Worlds aired. However, I don’t foresee Americans becoming unglued like that again in the 21^st century because I believe our present-day citizenry have become conditioned over the years to the possibility, or probability, of extraterrestrial life.

     Anyone interested in the UFO phenomenon should take the opportunity to review the overwhelming evidence of the existence of UFOs as reported by investigative reporter Leslie Kean. In her well-researched and well-documented book entitled UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record, several enormously credible professionals reported their personal encounters with UFOs. These high achievers are the exception, rather than the rule, because these types of personnel usually keep their strange UFO experiences private, fearing being ridiculed and laughed at. They also fear for their jobs. That’s why they traditionally stay quiet.

     Other well-known researchers, speakers, and writers such as Linda Moulton Howe, Richard Dolan, and others have contributed valuable work in the UFO field.  If one reviews their work one will understand the importance and validity of this area of study. The professional field of UFO research and serious study is not science fiction pursued by a bunch of crazies. It is a field consisting of many reliable and intelligent individuals who have dedicated much of their lives to finding and reporting the truth of what possible alien life lies beyond, and possibly right here on earth. Unfortunately, thrown in the mix of the above-mentioned stellar performers are some who push non fact based conspiracy theories and falsehoods to turn a quick buck. They mar the field for the good folks.

     There are also several UFO/abduction witnesses like Travis Walton, Whitley Strieber, and Betty and Barney Hill who have reported their first-hand encounters with extraterrestrial biological entities (EBE’s).

     Upon reviewing some of the quality research and personal experiences reported over the last 70 years, even the skeptic might realize, as I do, that the UFO/alien abduction phenomenon is real. It is as real as the history, science, and math that we formally study in our schools. In the vastness of the universe it just doesn’t seem reasonable to think that we are the only intelligent beings in that vast universe. According to Wikipedia:

“The Universe is all of space and time and their contents, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy. While the spatial size of the entire Universe is still unknown, it is possible to measure the observable universe.”

Without getting too deep into the science of it all, let me just mention that the observable universe is about 93 billion light years in diameter, and a light year is about 5.88 trillion miles! I’ll leave you to do the math.  I have cited these figures in order to illustrate just how large the observable universe is.  That leaves the unobservable universe which we can’t observe and estimate with present-day technology. How vast might that be? Certainly there must be other intelligent beings out there based on probability alone. Doesn’t this provide enough motivation for us to take an interest in inquiring about the possibility of extraterrestrial life? In my opinion, it would be both prudent and responsible for government officials and academics to finally give the subjects of extraterrestrial biological entities, UFOs, and alien abduction serious open acknowledgement, study, and disclosure. It's time to rethink.

Author’s note:  Your sincere comments in the form of experiences, skepticism, etc., are welcomed and encouraged. Comments/Email buttons at end of posts.