Paul Andinach wrote in a message to David Bloomberg:
 > [...] In the other you're talking about evolution occurring on a 
 > different PLANET, possibly starting from a different point than our 
 > evolution started, and certainly facing different obstacles to 
 > overcome.
 JS> That's just your opinion.
 DB> No, it's fact.  If you disagree, please point out EXACTLY which
 DB> part you believe to be just my opinion.
 PA>    I think where you went wrong was the "certainly".
 PA>    There is a chance that life may face similar obstacles on an
 PA> alien planet, even if the chances are about the same as the chances
 PA> that tomorrow I'll meet a flying saucer packed with aliens who look
 PA> like Jack Sargeant.
I disagree.  I think where he went wrong was with his misstatement of "No, 
it's a fact."  There is no way he could possibly know with any degree of 
certainty how life began on another planet.
 PA> ... For Sale: David Bloomberg's mind. Pristine condition - Never
 PA> used. ;) 
This is not good, Paul, even in jest.
Regards,
Roger
Roger.Nelson@f7.n3828.z1.fidonet.org 
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