So if we had conclusive evidence for alien spaceships it'd then be reasonable to "compare" (whatever that, in quotes, means) possible conclusions?

Uh, RAF, if there were conclusive evidence for ET craft in our skies there'd be no need to determine if these pilots were mistaken.

Therefore ...

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