FA> RT> In that respect, the witch hunts and the UFO phenomena bear a 
istinct
  > RT> similarity.  In neither case are the beliefs based on substantiated
  > RT> circumstance.  Rather, they were/are anchored on unexplained 
henomena
  > RT> which progressed to mass hysteria.
FA> RT> The citizens of Salem were so adamant in their beliefs that they were
  > RT> eager to execute family members, friends, and neighbors in a most
  > RT> horrific manner.  Does anyone today not question the substantiality 
f
  > RT> their actions.
FA>    Hi Ron,
FA>         Hmmm, I think you are treading on dangerous ground here Ron.
  >I think is is not quite a fair comparison by  dragging in  Ufology.
Don't misread me Fred.... I'm not suggesting that UFOlogy itself is akin
to witchcraft.  I am making an observation that the hysteria based
reactions of some avid UFO believers while sincere, is similar to the
reactions of the Salemites to their witchcraft beliefs.  My examples
included the ones that would storm government and military
installations, irrational behaviour IMO, to gain the "truth".
  >  I
  >think if you take a hard look at the world in action,  you will  start
  >questioning  the  sanity  of  us  all.
I certainly don't disagree with you on that :)
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