Agreed. I think the main problems to the equation are the variables and how they all add up, the last on being evolution and light-year distances between not only other galaxies, but also solar systems within our own. Where we stand on the evolution scale and where other planetary beings would stand could be completely out of sync. Assuming a civilization elsewhere in our galaxy evolved at the exact same time (which would be very very very unlikely), we would also need to factor in the distance between us/them for any kind of contact/detection. I cannot guarantee, however I think most would agree that in 1000 years from now, things here we be very very very different, which may or may not help the cause. S.O.S. signals have already been sent our way.. too bad we missed it by 100 years.

I always love how they target violent video games as the source of gun violence.. Maybe they should put into perspective that kids who are violent and have used, own or handled guns enjoy the excitement/rush they get out of playing games such as Counterstrike or other "shoot'em" games? That would also make sence... no?

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