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In reply to the discussion: Big News From Mars? Rover Scientists Mum For Now [View all]Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)32. You know, if they found a crab-like thing crawling around there, itd be all over.
But odds are any Martian life is bacterial, so its not a case of showing the jeus people a purple cactus and sayong "here".
I want them to be careful and sure. Thats how science works. I agree its been a long wait, though.
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Based on other recent posts on this board, does your post qualify as a "conspiracy theory"?....
OldDem2012
Nov 2012
#3
You know, if they found a crab-like thing crawling around there, itd be all over.
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#32
I very much doubt they're hedging their words to avoid offending the religious right.
Posteritatis
Nov 2012
#52
Wow. What is it about space and science that makes people unable to do anything except crack jokes?
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#30
That's my first question, too. Is it of independent origin or planetary cross-contamination?
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#65
Exciting stuff I agree! I hope it is life too! Story of the century because....
Logical
Nov 2012
#79
If life originated independently in two places in our solar system, it's likely everywhere.
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#80
I already know what it is. Proof of liquid water flow. It's like a pregnancy test...
HopeHoops
Nov 2012
#35