Navigating the UFO Reporting Landscape

Rogan's piece fails to address the difficulties in distinguishing between UFOs and ordinary objects. He even cites another UFO enthusiast’s work. This article comes across as merely taking jabs rather than fostering a dialogue about the complexities involved.

If the military struggles to identify certain phenomena, shouldn’t we exercise more compassion towards the public when they misinterpret sightings? It’s a human issue, not a matter of ignorance. No one acted rashly in this situation.

Neither Rogan nor I conducted thorough research to uncover alternative explanations for the videos in question. As a journalist and a volunteer for MUFON, we both could have been more diligent. I found Rogan’s criticisms of Corbell more frustrating than Corbell's own claims, as I understand that Corbell may have been overly enthusiastic and may not have explored the situation as deeply, or he might have assumed that after extensive investigation, the military would have provided him with the videos that John Greenewald discovered.

The military has stirred public intrigue by asserting that UFOs exist but then retreats into silence, possibly out of fear regarding what they do or do not know.

What is the reality? Only the military holds that answer. Perhaps they feel embarrassed by their lack of understanding or, conversely, they might know too much and fear the consequences of revealing their secrets.

Why isn’t Rogan addressing this? Why is he dragging Steven Greer and CE5 into this chaotic discussion unless he intends to undermine everyone involved?

Rogan admits in his opinion piece that fear influences his work more than a genuine pursuit of truth.

This subject is already one that the majority of the media is reluctant to engage with substantively, primarily due to the stigma surrounding it. I can personally attest that inquiring about this topic in policy circles often prompts nervous laughter from fellow journalists. Jumping to extraordinary conclusions when more conventional explanations suffice is why the White House can respond to serious UFO inquiries with jokes about E.T., leading journalists to laugh rather than challenge such dismissals.

He fears ridicule from the public.

Worst-case scenario, Corbell made a mistake. Can you name any journalist who hasn’t since 2020? I certainly can’t.

I wonder if extraterrestrials ever make errors.

Because here's the thing: even a sixth grader can search the internet and find decent UFO images. Take a look at this:

So why haven’t journalists taken a page from John Greenewald’s book? What exactly has Greenewald done? He has submitted numerous FOIA requests, diligently searched for evidence online, and then returned to the government with the right questions. Hello, journalists! Why are you shying away from your responsibilities?

Oh right, the stigma and fear of being mocked.

Let Corbell and Greenewald continue their work, as those who should be taking action clearly aren’t. As an enthusiast who struggles to write a coherent paragraph, I find it ironic that a national security writer, who arguably takes fewer risks than Corbell or Greenewald, feels entitled to criticize them.

It seems that Dr. Steven Greer is an easy target for a national security writer who belittles UFO enthusiasts and admits he’s reluctant to ask tough questions out of fear of ridicule. Yet, he refrains from undermining Dr. Travis Taylor, who has worked closely with the military. Who holds more credibility here, Dr. Taylor or an editor writing opinion pieces?

Just a thought.