Posted on 02/13/2007 6:54:55 AM PST by Alex Murphy
SANTA FE, New Mexico (AP) -- Believers in space aliens, rejoice!
New Mexicans can now celebrate every second Tuesday in February as "Extraterrestrial Culture Day" after a Roswell lawmaker's proposal won approval in the House.
Some lawmakers scoffed at the idea. But the sponsor of the memorial, Republican Rep. Daniel Foley, of Roswell, said life on other planets -- if you believe in it -- surely has its own set of cultural beliefs.
"They have some sort of culture, whether it's something we understand or not," he said.
The measure, approved Friday, claims extraterrestrials have contributed to recognition of New Mexico. The state has been associated with little green men for more than half a century, starting in 1947 with a purported UFO crash that came to be known as the Roswell Incident.
Foley suggests that a copy of the memorial be transmitted into space with the intent that it be received as a token of peace and friendship.
Memorials express the opinion of the Legislature and do not have the force of law. Only one house must approve them, and they do not require the governor's signature.
All day I'll be posting articles that connect ETs with religion, and (where possible) with Jesus Christ himself. Sit back, put on your foil hails, and enjoy.
Aliens may gain state honorsSANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) --E.T.: Phone New Mexico. They may have a little something special for you. A New Mexico legislator proposed Monday having the state honor all extraterrestrial beings with a special day that will "celebrate and honor all past, present and future extraterrestrial visitors" to New Mexico, the measure reads. Rep. Dan Foley, a Republican from Roswell, the spot where some say aliens crash-landed more than 50 years ago, said he introduced the legislation to "enhance relationships among all the citizens of the cosmos, known and unknown." Extraterrestrial Culture Day would be held the second Thursday of February and would honor space travelers from other worlds and even give a nod to creatures made famous in movies, such as E.T. in Steven Spielberg's 1982 blockbuster film by the same name. In July of each year, thousands of earthly visitors descend on Roswell, the self-appointed alien capital of the world, where many UFO buffs believe an alien craft crash-landed in 1947, based on claims that alien bodies were discovered there. The town's population of 45,000 doubles and even triples during the week long festival that includes speakers on extraterrestrial life, UFOs and other anomalies such as crop circles. Foley feels the same excitement -- and economic benefit-- can be spread to the rest of the state by adding a state-sanctioned day of alien celebration. "If we can capitalize on something that did or did not happen in 1947 then it can help the entire state," Foley said. |
I'm so happy for you! (sniffle)
Ping!!
This story is just made for you, Martin!
Oy Vey, and these people vote too!
The Republicans are so outnumbered in the legislature and have no voice in the executive branch that they are reduced to sponsoring meaningless memorials like this one.
Hey why not. Might bring in a few extra tourist dollars.
Does humanity really need the embarassment?
Oy Vey, and these people vote too!
**
Yep, they voted for Richardson as mayor.
[And apparently their state legislature has an idiot in the Republican quoted in the piece.]
Cue all those great "Mars Attacks" quotes....
Beats the heck out of "Talk like a Pirate Day!"
WTFIIWNM?
Yipes! I just now noticed that I said to you:
Yep, they voted for Richardson as mayor.
instead of
Yep, they voted for Richardson as governor.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.