Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.3 4.3bsd-beta 6/6/85; site topaz.ARPA Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!cbosgd!cbdkc1!desoto!cord!pierce!topaz!DP0N From: DP0N@CMU-CS-A.ARPA Newsgroups: net.sf-lovers Subject: advanced races visiting earth Message-ID: <2695@topaz.ARPA> Date: Fri, 12-Jul-85 16:56:09 EDT Article-I.D.: topaz.2695 Posted: Fri Jul 12 16:56:09 1985 Date-Received: Sat, 13-Jul-85 15:42:44 EDT Sender: daemon@topaz.ARPA Organization: Rutgers Univ., New Brunswick, N.J. Lines: 10 From: Don.Provan@CMU-CS-A While I agree with most of the arguments supporting the silliness of a V-like visit to Earth, one argument needs to be stepped on. The disadvantage of fighting the locals would be negligible for a race crossing between stars. A couple of you seem to havegotten caught believing a man on horseback would live 20 seconds while being chased by an armed attack craft. No advanced race could possibly have such dismal weapons. Nor would they manage n invasion so pitifully. Diana really must be in charge for political reasons.