Jones, As a recovering dyslexic, it can be a challenge unpacking your memes, especially when you're transmitting at IPv6 and I'm still chugging along at IPv4.
I seem to recall that we have had similar discussions on the so-called merits of "aliens" physically visiting our planet, versus a less-risky virtual way. First things first. I find little fault in your analysis, even if might disagree around the edges. You may recall about a year or two ago I posted several lengthy subject threads pertaining to my own personal assessment of what our society calls the "abduction phenomenon" or the "Experiencer" Paradigm. I recall quite a bit of discussion was generated amongst the Collective, and that was a good thing! The only reasons I can think of as to why aliens would need to visit us physically would be for physically tangible reason, like: * To extract natural resources... "We still have plenty of coal, gas, and oil." Yeah, right! ;-) * To claim our planet as their own. "You had fifty years to file a complaint with the hyper space hiway commission, so what are you complaining about!" * Vacation. See the universe! "Have you had your Tetanus, bird-flu, and small pox shots?" * Perhaps a more realistic scenario might be the need to secure physical samples of our environment for scientific purposes. That would include genetic sampling. "Newt needs to be probed and then neutered for the future welfare of the planet." Regards Steven Vincent Johnson www.OrionWorks.com www.zazzle.com/orionworks

