Questions, Questions, Questions.

Greetings. Why are so many people in the UFO subculture so uncomfortable considering questions? Why are such inquiries looked at in such a disparaging manner?

When considering unanswered or undetermined unknowns and/or possibilities, the asking of questions is essential, absolutely so. That effort should be applied during the course of investigations and when conducting background examinations into people of some notoriety or importance to said investigations. The herculean effort to uncover valid evidence and information is part of any and all legitimate investigative process. 

However, in the UFO subculture, the aforementioned approach is not popular, in fact the opposite course of action is what usually occurs. Examples? If people were more comfortable asking questions or accepting quality, accurate information, individuals who have been less than candid or honest would not continue to be embraced or held in high regard by the UFO masses. Nick Pope comes to mind. The fact that he made, and continues to make, misleading statements about his alleged duties while working for the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence has been firmly proven and established, yet, Mr. Pope continues to be looked at by many members of the UFO subculture as an expert, or credible researcher. Embarrassing. Jose Padilla and Remy Baca, the two gentlemen who made up the Trinity UFO crash story, have been shown to be liars, yet many in the UFO subculture, including Jacques Vallee and Paola Harris, have doubled down and continued to advocate for the reality of the case. Embarrassing. 

Questioning one's own beliefs, opinions, and positions is just as unpopular, and likely, not even thought of as logical courses of action. Who among us has all the answers? Nobody. Therefore, is it not logical, and potentially advantageous to conduct the occasional reassessment of one's own beliefs? Such an effort offers the opportunity to discover new information, which may confirm previously held opinions, or may contradict such beliefs. Both potentialities are strong likelihoods and can help people become more knowledgeable about their individual interests. That is only a good thing. 

Making the current situation even more counterproductive, the UFO subculture, more than perhaps any other group of people in today's society, has an incredibly thin skin. UFO people can be some of the most sensitive and close-minded humans on the planet, incapable of discerning the difference between healthy criticism and unprofessional attacks. It boggles the mind. Nothing negative can be said about any sacred cow in the UFO arena without a resulting tidal flood of subjective remarks and unfocused responses. One might easily assume they were dealing with a class of tinfoil hat wearing grade school children, all complete with a high level of intellectual immaturity on full display. Embarrassing. 

Perhaps, if the UFO subculture would take the time to step back and reassess the UFO situation, some positive steps forward may come to pass. I won't be holding my skeptical breath. 

Thank you for your time and consideration.