It is one thing to say that, given the vastness of the Universe (heck, you can look at the vastness of our little galaxy), the probability of species who are both intelligent and able to travel across interstellar distances is > 1.
Include the infinite footprint of the Universe and the probability is also infinity.
But it is another thing to suggest a single set of these aliens has contacted someone and directed them to do something, especially something awful.
Unless and until we have a landing like in “To Serve Man” or “The Day The Earth Stood Still” or, for that matter like “War of The Worlds,” “Independence Day,” “District 9” or “Mars Attacks!” or then the idea that a 3rd kind encounter has occurred is ridiculous.
Many of those who claim abductions can't seem to bring back any evidence from the ships...not buying the aliens prevent this...and as articles have said and those who investigate these people...many have been previously involved in the occults...as were many of the founders of the new age movement...in early history as well as today.
Given the vastness of the universe, the probability is infinite that a planet exists, somewhere, that’s shaped just like Alfred E. Newman’s head. One day we will find it. One day.
Some say there is no planet shaped just like Alfred E. Newman’s head. Such arrogance! As if we’re so special that the image of Newman could only exist here on Earth.