UF0's and UAPS - THE STIGMA THAT STILL HOLDS US BACK
UF0's and UAPS - THE STIGMA THAT STILL HOLDS US BACK by Steve Douglass For decades, bringing up UFOs was almost an invitation to be dismissed. The topic lived on the cultural fringe, bundled with conspiracy theories and punchlines and even now, despite a noticeable shift in official tone, that reflex hasn’t entirely disappeared. We’ve seen public acknowledgments from the United States Department of Defense. We’ve watched hearings unfold in the United States Congress. Former officials like David Grusch have testified under oath. The terminology itself has evolved from “UFO” to “UAP,” a subtle but meaningful attempt to move the conversation away from pop culture baggage and toward neutral description. Yet the stigma persists. It’s a strange tension. On one hand, credible institutions openly acknowledge that there are aerial incidents they cannot fully explain. Military pilots report encounters. Sensor systems record anomalies. Reports are compiled and revie...
