[spycatcher]

Thanks for the good words. It often stresses people out if something they believe is challenged by new evidence -- and they get emotional or angry or just dismiss it. I try to stick with logic and allow for the possibility that new evidence may contradict my worldview. Scientists can be much worse than Bible believers when it comes to that. Unprofessional scientists use smear tactics and spin against perceived enemies as often as the Democrats.

The preliminary evidence here at least rules out the conclusion that there is absolutely nothing to the find -- especially when you read the background info about the pre-Columbian inscriptions that appear to be on the stones.

[Ridin' Shotgun]

'It often stresses people out if something they believe is challenged by new evidence -- and they get emotional or angry or just dismiss it.'

Too true. No need to go back 6000 years for that. Most people can't remember/agree/accept anything but the PC version of history from 200 years ago.

Enjoyed the article and links. Bookmarked. Thanks.

For a REAL good read ... try Velikovsky's "Worlds in Collision" and "Earth in Upheaval". These two books (+ 'Ages in Chaos') turned the scientific world on its ear back in the 50's. He was hounded for going outside the circle, but now a good deal of his theory is accepted/proven (credidted to others).

[jackbob]

Unprofessional scientists use smear tactics and spin against perceived enemies as often as the Democrats.

So also do the quite professional scientists. Like everyone, each have their own set of faults. I'm not disagreeing with you. Only adding a comment.

It would be nice if more people exercised a bit of open mindedness like you. It doesn't mean they have to give up their belief system. It only means that they recognize the possibility of alternate possibilities.