In regards to the scientist, I’ll never forget reading about a tv “special” regarding Patty; Meldrum and other scientists were on the show. He (Meldrum) said that on film, not one of the other scientists would say anything out side of very vague things, not hinting on their belief that it was anything besides a fake. He said, their opinions when the cameras were off were very different, even siting that one said “there is no way thats a suit.” I think its sad that their opinions can get them into so much trouble, to the point where they will loose all funding and never get grants again, basicly ending their careers. Isn’t that what science is about?!? Making a hypothesis and then trying to prove or disprove it. Some of the greatest scientific midns challenged the norms of their time and history has shown that they were right. I think many are afraid to challenge the norm; they are afraid to look at the real evidence. Very sad indeed.