CH>> Why are we humans so arrogant to assume we  re the ONLY
 CH>> sentient life form in the Universe? I find this attitude absurd.

 bk>  Well, talk it over with the others and see what they think.

 bk>   OTOH, it is likely there are few others we will ever meet, if
 bk>   any. The universe is too large, too old, and the conditions for
 bk>   intelligent life likely too limited.

 bk>  Not only do they have to exist, have to exist close enough to
 bk>  us, but also exist at the same time as we do.

Does the word "politicans" ring a bell?

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