Greg Sandow

In the following viewpoint, investigative journalist Greg Sandow suggests that some UFOs may be extraterrestrial spacecraft. Although most UFO reports are the result of natural phenomena, such as meteors or manmade aircraft, some sightings by credible individuals defy easy classification, writes Sandow. The issue is further complicated by the fact that the media confuses the public with misinformation. Skeptics believe that alien spacecraft cannot exist, and therefore claim that UFOs are easily explainable as hoaxes or misperceived natural phenomena, but such beliefs are no more scientific than other types of faith. While there is no conclusive proof that UFOs are extraterrestrial, those seeking to uncover the truth should remain open to all possibilities, contends Sandow.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What should investigators do to understand the UFO phenomenon, in Sandow’s opinion?
2. According...