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From: [e-mail] (N.M. Humphries)
Subject: ET Exposure Law details
Date: 17 Jan 94 11:32:42 GMT
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         The following was provided by R. Solomon for posting:


                     EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL EXPOSURE LAW
                       Already Passed by Congress

  On October 5,  1982, Dr. Brain T.  Clifford of the Pentagon announced
at a press conference ("The Star", New York, Oct. 5, 1982) that contact
between  U.S.   citizens  and extra-terrestrials or their  vehicles  is
strictly illegal.

According to a law already on the books

  (Title 14,  Section 1211 of the Code of Federal Regulations,  adopted
on July 16, 1969, before the Apollo moon shots),  anyone guilty of such
contact  automatically becomes a wanted criminal to be jailed  for  one
year and fined $5,000. The NASA administrator is empowered to determine
with   or  without  a  hearing  that  a  person  or  object  has   been
"extraterrestrially  exposed"  and impose an  indeterminate  quarantine
under armed guard, which could not be broken even by court order.

  There  is no limit placed on the number of individuals who could thus
be arbitrarily quarantined.

  The definition of "extraterrestrial exposure"  is left entirely up to
NASA administrator, who is thus endowed with total dictatorial power to
be exercised at his slightest caprice,  which is completely contrary to
the Constitution.

  According  to  Dr.   Clifford,  whose commanding officers  have  been
assuring  the public for the last 39  years that UFO's are nothing more
than  hoaxes and delusions to be dismissed with a condescending  smile:
"This is really no joke, it's a very serious matter."  This legislation
was  buried in the 1,211th subsection of the 14th section of a batch of
regulations very few members of government probably bothered to read in
its  entirety,  the proverbial needle in the haystack,  and was slipped
onto the books without public debate.

  Thus from one day to the next we learn that,  without having informed
the public, in its infinite wisdom, the government of the United States
has created a whole new criminal class: UFO contactees.

  The  lame excuse offered by NASA as a sugar coating for  this  bitter
pill  is that extra-terrestrials might have a virus that could wipe out
the  human  race.   This is certainly one  of  the  many  possibilities
inherent is such contact,  but just as certainly not the only one , and
in  itself not a valid reason to make all contact illegal or to declare
contactees criminals to be jailed and fined immediately.

  It  appears the primary effect of such a law would not be to  prevent
contact,  it would be to silence witnesses. If enforced,  the law would
prevent  publication  of  contactee  reports  except  under  cover   of
anonymity,   and unleash a modern inquisition in the Land of the  Free.
However,  it is unenforceable,  so obviously absurd and unfair that the
public will refuse to accept it. The citizens of the United States will
greet  it  with  a resounding Bronx cheer and laugh it  out  of  court,
forcing it to be repealed.

  It  should  be replaced by clearly worded legislation,  not  open  to
interpretation  in a multitude of different ways,  humanely relevant to
the contingency of E.T. contact,  debated and passed by Congress openly
instead  of slipped through "under the table"  without the public being
informed.

  According  to NASA spokesman Fletcher Reel,  the law as it stands  is
not immediately applicable,  but in case of need could quickly be  made
applicable.  What this means is that it is ambiguously worded,  so that
it  can be interpreted either one way or the other,  as the  government
desires.

  It  is certainly not a coincidence that Dr.  Clifford held his  press
conference  during the period when the popularity of the film E.T.  was
at  its peak.  As E.T.  portrayed a type of extraterrestrial  that  was
benevolent and lovable,  the inference is that the press conference was
intended  to discourage attempts to communicate or fraternize with  UFO
occupants.   However,   instead  of having  the  intended  effect,   it
backfired, causing public furor. There may be some relationship between
this fiasco and the next semi-officially endorsed attempt to deal  with
the  subject of extra-terrestrials,  the TV film V,  which was featured
with  repeat  performances  and maximum  publicity  by  major  networks
worldwide.  The aliens  portrayed  in  V  are  the  most horrifying and
repulsive  nightmares imaginable,  who are defeated thanks largely to a
CIA hit man  specializing in covert operations,  the tough guy with the
heart  of  gold who with the aid of the handsome hero saves  the  human
race.  This is obvious and transparent propaganda,  designed to do what
the government's widespread use of dis-information, and Dr.  Clifford's
press conference about the absurd  lemon  of a law already on the books
failed to do:  squelch  attempts  to communicate or fraternize with UFO
occupants.

  One  way  to avoid widespread panic at the announcement of  the  news
that we are under  surveillance  by nonhuman  intelligent beings with a
technology  far  more sophisticated than our own is to point  out  that
this  situation  is nothing new,  but has literally been going  on  for
millennia.

  If the "flying dragons"  mentioned in the I Ching intended to  attack
and destroy us,  they could easily have carried out this objective long
ago.   Along  with  this article,  the text of the E.T.   Law  will  be
presented. However, there are several points that I wish to make:

  1211.101 Applicability. The provisions of this part apply to all NASA
manned and unmanned space missions...

  I  could  dismiss this whole controversy as a tempest in a teacup  if
the  above  passage contained the word "only",  so as  to  read:   "The
provisions  of  this  part apply only to all NASA manned  and  unmanned
space missions..."  However,  it does not contain that one little  word
which  would  have made such a big difference.  If the  government  was
suddenly  faced with the accomplished fact of an undeniable overt  E.T.
visitation,   this regulation could therefore,  be construed  as  being
applicable  to  all  space  missions,  NASA or non  NASA,   whether  of
terrestrial  or extra-terrestrial origin.  As it stands,  this  law  is
applicable to UFO contact.  The meaning would have to be stretched, but
the built-in loophole does exist.

  1211.102  Definitions.  (b)  (2):  Touched directly or been in  close
proximity  to (or been exposed indirectly to )...Even without  involved
in   a  UFO  close  encounter  would  become  eligible  for  indefinite
quarantine  under  armed  guard according to the above.   By  including
indirect  exposure,   the NASA administrator is empowered to  make  the
definition  mean  just about anything he wants it to.   An  example  of
indirect exposure is given,  but an example is not a definition. Unless
indirect  exposure is defined precisely,  it can mean almost  anything.
The  possibility  is  not specifically ruled out that  other  types  of
indirect  exposure  than  the example given might be  considered  valid
grounds to "quarantine" a citizen or group of citizens.

  In my opinion, it is vital that we challenge the validity of his law,
for  if  it  is  allowed to stand  unchallenged,   UFO  contactees  and
researchers  may all meet behind barbed wire and armed guards somewhere
in Alaska.  I strongly urge everyone who reads the E.T. Law,  Title 14,
Section  1211   of the Code of Federal Regulations (at the end of  this
article),  to clip it out,  and send it on to your congressman,  with a
demand penciled in,  to repeal this absurd and potentially lethal  law.
We must use reason,  and transcend fear in order to make this planet  a
place where all may live in peace and harmony, as One.

                          Text of the E.T. Law

               1211.100 Title 14 - Aeronautics and Space

                 Part 1211 - Extra-terrestrial Exposure

                            1211.100 - Scope

This part establishes: (a) NASA policy, responsibility and authority to
guard the Earth against any harmful contamination or adverse changes in
its environment resulting from personnel, spacecraft and other property
returning  to  the  Earth  after  landing  on  or  coming  within   the
atmospheric   envelope   of  a  celestial  body;   and  (b)    security
requirements,   restrictions  and safeguards that are necessary in  the
interest of national security.

                        1211.101 - Applicability

The  provisions  of  this part to all NASA manned  and  unmanned  space
missions  which  land  or come within the  atmospheric  envelope  of  a
celestial body and return to the Earth.

                         1211.102 - Definitions

(a) "NASA"   and the "Administrator"  mean,  respectively the  National
    Aeronautics  and Space Administration and the administrator of  the
    National  Aeronautics  and Space Administration or  his  authorized
    representative.

(b) "Extra-terrestrially  exposed"  means the state of condition of any
    person, property,  animal or other form of life or matter whatever,
    who or which has:

    (1) Touched directly or come within the atmospheric envelope or any
        other celestial body; or

    (2) Touched directly or been in close proximity to (or been exposed
        indirectly to ) any person,  property,  animal or other form of
        life  or  matter  who or  which  has  been  extra-terrestrially
        exposed by virtue of paragraph (b)(1) of this section.

        For example,  if person or thing "A" touches the surface of the
        Moon,   and on "A's"  return to Earth,  "B"  touches "A"   and,
        subsequently,  "C" touches "B", all of these - "A"  through "C"
        inclusive - would be extra-terrestrially exposed ("A"  and  "B"
        directly; "C" indirectly).

(c) "Quarantine"  means the detention,  examination and decontamination
    of  any persons,  property,  animal or other form of life or matter
    whatever  that  is extra-terrestrially exposed,  and  includes  the
    apprehension or seizure of such person,  property,  animal or other
    form of life or matter whatever.

(d) "Quarantine period"  means a period of consecutive calendar days as
    may be established in accordance with 1211.104 (a).

    (a) Administrative    actions.     The   Administrator    or    his
        designee..shall in his discretion:

        (1) Determine the beginning and duration of a quarantine period
            with respect to any space mission; the quarantine period as
            it applies to various life forms will be announced.

        (2) Designate  in  writing  quarantine  officers  to   exercise
            quarantine authority.

        (3) Determine that a particular person,  property,  animal,  or
            other   form   of  life  or  matter  whatever   is   extra-
            terrestrially exposed and quarantine such person, property,
            animal,   or  other form of life or matter  whatever.   The
            quarantine  may be based only on a determination,  with  or
            without  the benefit of a hearing,  that there is  probable
            cause  to believe that such person,  property,   animal  or
            other   form   of  life  or  matter  whatever   is   extra-
            terrestrially exposed.

        (4) Determine  within  the United States or within  vessels  or
            vehicles of the United States the place,  boundaries,   and
            rules of operation of necessary quarantine stations.

        (5) Provide  for guard services by contract or  otherwise,   as
            many  be necessary,  to maintain security and inviolability
            of quarantine stations and quarantined persons,   property,
            animals or other form of life or matter whatever.

        (6) Provide for the subsistence,  health and welfare of persons
            quarantined under the provisions of this part.

        (7) Hold  such hearings at such times,  in such manner and  for
            such  purposes as may be desirable or necessary under  this
            part,   including  hearings for the purpose of  creating  a
            record for use in making any determination under this  part
            for the purpose of reviewing any such determination.

    (b) (3) During any period of announced quarantine,  no person shall
            enter  or depart from the limits of the quarantine  station
            without  permission of the cognizant NASA officer.   During
            such  period,  the posted perimeter of a quarantine station
            shall be secured by armed guard.

    (b) (4) Any person who enters the limits of any quarantine  station
            during  the  quarantine  period  shall be  deemed  to  have
            consented  to  the  quarantine  of  his  person  if  it  is
            determined  that  he is or has  become  extra-terrestrially
            exposed.

    (b) (5) At  the  earliest  practicable time,  each  person  who  is
            quarantined by NASA shall be given a reasonable opportunity
            to  communicate  by telephone with legal counsel  or  other
            persons of his choice.



                    1211.107 Court or other process

(a) NASA  officers  and employees are prohibited from discharging  from
    the  limits  of  a  quarantine  station  any  quarantined   person,
    property,   animal or other form of life or matter whatever  during
    order  or  other request,  order or demand an announced  quarantine
    period  in compliance with a subpoena,  show cause or any court  or
    other  authority without the prior approval of the General  Counsel
    and the Administrator.

(b) Where approval to discharge a quarantined person, property,  animal
    or other form of life or matter whatever in compliance with such  a
    request,   order  or demand of any court or other authority is  not
    given, the person to whom it is directed shall, if possible, appear
    in  court or before the other authority and respectfully state  his
    inability to comply, relying for his action on this 1211.107.

                            1211.108 Violations

Whoever  willfully  violates,  attempts to violate,   or  conspires  to
violate  any  provision of this part or any regulation or order  issued
under  this  part  or  who  enters or departs  from  the  limits  of  a
quarantine station in disregard of the quarantine rules or  regulations
or without permission of the NASA quarantine officer shall be fined not
more that $5,000 or imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.

  Write  or call your congressman and tell him you want this law  taken
off the books.

This  article  was printed in The Open  Line  Newspaper  (Environmental
Stewards) August, 1992 in Spokane, WA 99223.

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From: [e-mail] (Jarand Roeynstrand)
Subject: Re: ET Exposure Law details
Date: 17 Jan 94 16:40:19 GMT
Organization: SINTEF EFI


Not that this article only quotes part of the original article. Obtain
the original if any of my comments seems unclear or unfair.
In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (N.M. Humphries) writes:
|>
|> --
|>        The following was provided by R. Solomon for posting:
|>
|>
|>                     EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL EXPOSURE LAW
|>                       Already Passed by Congress
|>
|>   On October 5,  1982, Dr. Brain T.  Clifford of the Pentagon announced
|> at a press conference ("The Star", New York, Oct. 5, 1982) that contact
|> between  U.S.   citizens  and extra-terrestrials or their  vehicles  is
|> strictly illegal.
|>
|> According to a law already on the books
|>
|>   (Title 14,  Section 1211 of the Code of Federal Regulations,  adopted
|> on July 16, 1969, before the Apollo moon shots),  anyone guilty of such
|> contact  automatically becomes a wanted criminal to be jailed  for  one
|> year and fined $5,000. The NASA administrator is empowered to determine
|> with   or  without  a  hearing  that  a  person  or  object  has   been
|> "extraterrestrially  exposed"  and impose an  indeterminate  quarantine
|> under armed guard, which could not be broken even by court order.

1. The law does not say anything about ET's, only about man's "contact"
with as far as we know lifeless heavenly bodies.
2. If applicable in the case of ET's, (and there probable are no other
suitable law in such a situation) the law does not state that such contact
is illegal, only that persons that undergo such contact may be
quarantined. If we assume that such people might pose a treath to the
entire humanity, such a quarantine does not seem unreasonable to me.
One year in quarantine might be very simmilar to new year in prison, but
in principle those two are different. And there is no way anybody could
possibly be fined 5000$ for meeting ET on the street. If anyone is
attempting  to break a quarantine set up due to such a meeting, tha is
a crime, and it should bee.

But note that in the case of ET landing on earth the law probably states
that all mankind should be put into quarantine.:

|>
|> (b) "Extra-terrestrially  exposed"  means the state of condition of any
|>     person, property,  animal or other form of life or matter whatever,
|>     who or which has:
|>
|>     (1) Touched directly or come within the atmospheric envelope or any
|>         other celestial body; or
|>
|>     (2) Touched directly or been in close proximity to (or been exposed
|>         indirectly to ) any person,  property,  animal or other form of
|>         life  or  matter who or  which  has  been  extra-terrestrially
|>         exposed by virtue of paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
|>

An real ET should probably be considered a "other celestial body" and not
an "other form of life or matter" in this context. (I.e. as far as danger
of alien virus is considered.) These is obviosly insane, and is the
result of teh law not beeing intended to deal with ET's.

|>
|>   The  lame excuse offered by NASA as a sugar coating for  this  bitter
|> pill  is that extra-terrestrials might have a virus that could wipe out
|> the  human  race.   This is certainly one  of  the  many  possibilities
|> inherent is such contact,  but just as certainly not the only one , and
|> in  itself not a valid reason to make all contact illegal or to declare
|> contactees criminals to be jailed and fined immediately.

You admit that an UFO contact might wipe out the human race by introducing
a new virus. If this is a real danger, do you really find quarantine in
the law unreasonable? (I would expect erthly and alien life to be too
different too make alien virus a treath to humans, but who knows?)

|>   It  appears the primary effect of such a law would not be to  prevent
|> contact,  it would be to silence witnesses. If enforced,  the law would
|> prevent  publication  of  contactee  reports  except  under  cover   of
|> anonymity,   and unleash a modern inquisition in the Land of the  Free.
|> However,  it is unenforceable,  so obviously absurd and unfair that the
|> public will refuse to accept it. The citizens of the United States will
|> greet  it  with  a resounding Bronx cheer and laugh it  out  of  court,
|> forcing it to be repealed.

The purpose of the law, as stated is not to prevent contact with aliens,
but to handle certain risks with NASA's space activity. If it should be
able to prevent anything at all, it should be publically known. As stated
only space agency personell need to know about it.
|>
|>   It  should  be replaced by clearly worded legislation,  not  open  to
|> interpretation  in a multitude of different ways,  humanely relevant to
|> the contingency of E.T. contact,  debated and passed by Congress openly
|> instead  of slipped through "under the table"  without the public being
|> informed.
|>
|>   According  to NASA spokesman Fletcher Reel,  the law as it stands  is
|> not immediately applicable,  but in case of need could quickly be  made
|> applicable.  What this means is that it is ambiguously worded,  so that
|> it  can be interpreted either one way or the other,  as the  government
|> desires.

What it means is that the law is written for an entirely different purpose
than you imagines. It is intended to deal with human space travel, and
must be mended to deal with ET-encounters. As far as I can jugde, the law
is fairly well worded for its purpose. This is a law about the unknown,
and it would be impossible to write a complete ambiguously worded law text
applicable to any situation that might araise during the space program.

|>   I  could  dismiss this whole controversy as a tempest in a teacup  if
|> the  above  passage contained the word "only",  so as  to  read:   "The
|> provisions  of  this  part apply only to all NASA manned  and  unmanned
|> space missions..."  However,  it does not contain that one little  word
|> which  would  have made such a big difference.  If the  government  was
|> suddenly  faced with the accomplished fact of an undeniable overt  E.T.
|> visitation,   this regulation could therefore,  be construed  as  being
|> applicable  to  all  space  missions,  NASA or non  NASA,   whether  of
|> terrestrial  or extra-terrestrial origin.  As it stands,  this  law  is
|> applicable to UFO contact.  The meaning would have to be stretched, but
|> the built-in loophole does exist.

The wording is most probably choosen because the writer were unable to
forsight your interpretation of the text. But if (what I consider unlikly)
a direct encounter should take place, do you not think that some
precautions along these line should be taken?
|>
|>   1211.102  Definitions.  (b)  (2):  Touched directly or been in  close
|> proximity  to (or been exposed indirectly to )...Even without  involved
|> in   a  UFO  close  encounter  would  become  eligible  for  indefinite
|> quarantine  under  armed  guard according to the above.   By  including
|> indirect  exposure,   the NASA administrator is empowered to  make  the
|> definition  mean  just about anything he wants it to.   An  example  of
|> indirect exposure is given,  but an example is not a definition. Unless
|> indirect  exposure is defined precisely,  it can mean almost  anything.
|> The  possibility  is  not specifically ruled out that  other  types  of
|> indirect  exposure  than  the example given might be  considered  valid
|> grounds to "quarantine" a citizen or group of citizens.
|>

As alerady mentioned, precise definitions for unknown situations is hard
to come by.

|> We must use reason,  and transcend fear in order to make this planet  a
|> place where all may live in peace and harmony, as One.

How do you KNOW, yhat alien life is not dangerous? (Note : I said
"Dangerous" NOT "evil". It hardly make sense to call virus evil.

It is somewhat unclear to me whether tha original writer claims that this
law was originally written in order to alow locking up people contacting
UFO's, and was hidden as a space-travell security law, or it was written
for its apearant purpose but us liable to be abused by the UFO hush-hush
gays.

But in any case, my points are:

The law does not criminalise or attempt to criminalise ET-contact.

In case of ET-contact ther might be a need for precautions similar
to what the law prescriebes, but the law itself is not appilcable
in its present form, as it is intended to deal with humans and
"things" returning from human space travel.

I see nothing in the text that make me doubt the intentions of the
law, but if you want to find a conspirancy (sp?) in the law, you
will find it thera, as you will find it anywhere else.



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    Jarand Roynstrand
    Trondheim
    Norway                    email: [e-mail]