Right on, f/fgeorge.

We truth "crackpots" are by far their biggest JOB SECURITY problem.

Unlike NASA, I just toss out whatever fax comes in that's of no
concern.

In which case we have;  Astrobiology: The Case for Venus  by; Geoffrey
A. Landis
http://gltrs.grc.nasa.gov/reports/2003/TM-2003-212310.pdf
is another "crackpoot" that's much like John Ackerman and so many
others that are willing to consider the possibility that our published
mainstream science is somewhat skewed if not sequestered deep into the
nearest space toilet.

I could list dozens if not hundreds of accepted science that's not
within the NASA game plan, many of which are serious job security
concerns of NASA having to cover thy butt, or else.
-
Brad Guth