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Suppose Alien spacecraft attacked Earth and we managed to shoot down a few of them. If you were in charge, what would you do with the Alien

Prisoners of war?

Posted - November 12, 2021
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  • 44604
    Attempt to communicate with them.
      November 12, 2021 10:19 AM MST
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  • 23576
    Me, too.
      November 12, 2021 7:45 PM MST
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  • 6023
    Depends on (1) if they targeted civilians, and (2) if there is an interstellar version of the Geneva Conventions.

    If they have evidence (2) is yes ... they would be held according to those terms.
    Even though we haven't signed it, it would show good faith that we want any of our people treated to the same terms.

    If (2) is no and (1) is yes ... they would be executed.

    If both are no ... they would be held as a prisoner of war under the Geneva Conventions.



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    Of course, the chances of aliens attacking us is practically zero.
    It would be much simpler for them to get resources from asteroids and uninhabited planets.
    And if they have the technology to travel between planets, they probably don't need slaves.

      November 12, 2021 10:28 AM MST
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  • 44604
    Tell that to the scifi writers.
      November 12, 2021 10:43 AM MST
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  • 6023
    Heck no.  I like those stories.
    I also like 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and steampunk and fantasy stories.
    But I know they aren't real.
      November 12, 2021 11:32 AM MST
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  • 23576
    One of the best books I've read (and My Number One Favorite Title to a Book) - -  "The Midwich Cuckoos" by John Wyndham - - this book inspired a movie that terrified a young WelbyQ -- the original 1960 black-and-white "Village of the Damned."

    I saw the movie, it scared me witless -  and then I went to the library to get the book, ha. Wyndham's scifi stuff is flawless to me.   :)



    The Midwich Cuckoos: John Wyndham: Amazon.com: Books



    PLOT SPOILER!!! "THE MIDWICH CUCKOOS"!  "VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED"!!!

    the alien spacecraft are the village women's embryos
      November 12, 2021 7:51 PM MST
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  • 16763
    Dated now, but still darned good yarns. My fave of his would be either The Chrysalids or The Kraken Wakes.
      November 13, 2021 2:26 AM MST
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  • 23576
    Yes!!! :)

    I especially like "The Kraken Wakes." I let myself really enjoy the fact that everything I've read by him creeps me out in great and enjoyable ways.

    Maybe they are dated, too, but it makes little difference for me. They still can grab me. I reread one of his works every now and then.

    Your reply is a fun way for me to get going on my day. Thanks Slartibartfast!
      November 13, 2021 6:48 AM MST
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  • 11103
    I would do whatever it takes to get vital information out of them that would help us defeat them the next time they show up. Cheers and happy weekend!
      November 12, 2021 11:17 AM MST
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  • 10636
    I'd make them watch Howard the Duck

    Y'all sure you want to invade earth?  We've also got 7 Sharknado movies.
      November 12, 2021 1:28 PM MST
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  • 6023
    Don't forget to show them Leonard Part 6 and Santa Clause Conquers the Martians.


      November 12, 2021 2:01 PM MST
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  • 10636
    How about Ishtar?  Got some great singers in that one.
      November 12, 2021 2:48 PM MST
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  • 23576
    "Forrest Gump" for me. Really overrated to me.
    :)
      November 12, 2021 7:57 PM MST
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  • 23576
    :)
    :)
    No WAY!! Santa Claus Conquers the Martians -has one of kick -a**iest opening themes to me!! ha! "Hooray for SantyClaus!" I love it!

    I love the movie, too! A bunch of goofy fun for me.  :)





    Watch the very beginning for the opening theme song! :)






    This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at November 12, 2021 9:35 PM MST
      November 12, 2021 7:54 PM MST
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  • 2999
    Take him home and make sure he survives then try to reunite him with his people. 
      November 12, 2021 3:14 PM MST
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  • 10997
    Put them on display behind glass and charge the public $40 to look at them. 
      November 12, 2021 11:22 PM MST
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  • 17593
    Try to communicate

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4PYI6TzqYk This post was edited by Thriftymaid at November 13, 2021 12:35 AM MST
      November 12, 2021 11:30 PM MST
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  • 13395
    That's pretty good!
      November 13, 2021 1:00 AM MST
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  • 16763
    Interrogate them until we get the secret of interstellar travel.
      November 13, 2021 2:27 AM MST
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