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by enkephalin 3793 days ago
history has shown us that we humans are so afraid of other humans that are not exactly like us, that we readily sacrifice values that are absolutely essential to the advancement of society, and our well being in general.

the knowledge of uncontrollable alien life forms visiting us, and maybe interacting or interfering with our lives, would very likely cause a world wide panic of epic proportions.