Allen writes:
> Anyhow, I think Joe is a careful observer and a careful chronicler and that his ideas deserve respect even if there is no proof. 

Of course. In fact Carl Sagan said as much, and more:

> At the heart of science is an essential balance between two seemingly contradictory attitudes -- an openness to new ideas, no matter how bizarre or counterintuitive they may be, and the most ruthless skeptical scrutiny of all ideas, old and new. This is how deep truths are winnowed from deep nonsense.

PLB

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