In the multitude of reports from those who have interacted with our non-terrestrial visitors, there seems to be a curious dichotomy in the impression contactees receive of visitor attitude. In some cases the contactees report warmth and friendship; in others the contactees report condescension and contempt. This home page seems to reflect the former view, that humans are regarded fondly by our visitors who regret the pain and anxiety their contact causes but find it "necessary" to inflict such discomfort. Is there another side, one with less benevolent intentions?

In Karla Turner's book,"Taken", there is an indication of at least two groups of non-terrestrials whose intentions seem to be in conflict. Implants placed in contactees' bodies are apparently being removed and replaced by both sides, one to counteract the other. It is further indicated that government forces are allied with only one of these groups, and that that group is, on the whole, not particularly friendly to the contactees.

If there are conflicting interests, aims and programs among our visitors, could it be that we are being fought over? Hard to say, but what about the so-called crashes of visiting ships? Are our high-tech visitors really that inept? Suppose that crashed machines have not been derailed by puny human electromagnetic signals, have not been downed by ineptitude in operation, maintenance or design, but are instead casualties in a very real and deadly war. The following is a quote from a newsgroup posting by Richard Frager on 6 December 1995, subject: 30th Anniversary of UFO crash at Kecksburg, Dec.9th.

"Most witnesses thought they were observing a plane going down in flames. But in Kecksburg, where the objects arrived suddenly and made its spectacular landing, the earliest reported eyewitness, a seven year old boy playing outside with his sister, declared that it looked like 'a star on fire.' The children's mother later described, 'a column of blue smoke rising through the trees,' from the woods about a mile away where the object landed, and another 'brilliant object.' hanging above the tree line and to the left of the smoke column. She described this second object as resembling a 'four-pointed star.'

Could the "four-pointed star" which was "hanging above the tree line and to the left of the smoke column [of the downed craft]" have been the victor in a violent extraterrestrial clash? Our government probably knows. They arrived on the scene quite expeditiously.

If we humans or this planet, or both, are the prize sought by contesting high-tech civilizations, we are indeed in a precarious position, and the front line soldiers, human contactees, are in the most precarious position of all. Whose side are you on? Is there any way to tell?

The conclusion reached here, in my opinion, is so far fetched that it completely destroys the content of the rest of the editorial which could possibly be true. Who would want us? Man(kind) is the most violent predator on the face of the Earth, one who kills not for food but for fun. Unless of course 'they' are our creators and the 'abduction' scenario is about reprogramming us to what we were before we went beserk. After all, 'they' have said that "mistakes have been made". This is just another hastily drawn conclusion of a 'cold war' mentality, of 'us' against 'them'. Judging from the lack of moral progress the human race has made since the beginning of recorded history, I'd rather take my chances and go back with them than stay here and watch us destroy ourselves.

I have read all of the late Karla Turner's work and admire her courage and determination to solve this great mystery in our lives. However, I feel that because she knew she was dying, she was forced to another hasty conclusion. -- J.A. Bjornson, Editor

Dear Mr. Swartzmiller,

I've been reading your contributions to 'Abductees' Anonymous and there are a few things I would like to say to you. When it comes to the entire UFO controversy there is no proof, not the kind that could ever convince the scientific community or other authoritiies and experts, nor will there ever be as long as too many who are convinced of the reality are afraid to make a firm commitment. Not too many years ago, when the first pictures taken of UFOs began to surface, all the experts were delighted to announce that they were all obvious fakes, and a lot were. But now there are so many that have been examined that can't be shown to be fakes. But not one independent expert has come right out and stated that they are aurhentic, no, only that they can find no evidence of fakery. This will continue as long as the fear of extreme censure continues.

I've always considered that all of life is a learning experience, or should be treated as such. I could never accept that certain things were taboo just because they were not understood, or that other things were considered to be impossible. That, combined with my insatiable curiosity and desire for knowledge just for the sake of knowing, has led me to investigate all the things considered paranormal, or UFO related. Until recently I never really had enough time to do all that I wanted to, finding myself left alone at 19 with 1 baby and another on the way.

On such subjects the best we can hope for is to gather as much information as there is available and proceed on that. When new possibilities arise, that seeming "fit" is all important. If it fits, we leave it in, if not, put it aside in case a new developement does cause it to fit. How else can we learn anything totally new or different? Instinct plays a large roll, if it feels right then chances are that it will fit, if not right away, probably later.

As for "truth", when has anyone ever really known what that is? Yesterday's truth is often considered absolutely ridiculous today. Like a flat Earth, the absolute limit of the speed of sound, etc. I've never been satisfied with these PERCEIVED limits and absolutes, they only make me long to find out what lies beyond them!

Reading the things you had written brought these thoughts to mind and I just thought I should share them with you.

Regards,

Alice Lafferty.