> No, that is good logic and a perfect use of the scientific method. Until we have
> evidence that something exists, we have no business asserting such.

but, asserting a NEGATIVE does not make it right either!

As such, IMHO the ONLY straight and forward logic position that can be used is to assert a NEUTRAL position...

In other words, a neutral position is also accurate, maintains the 50/50 probability of being correct and does not bias the argument on either a positive or negative way...

The neutral position, of course is "there could be" vs. "there is" or "there isn't"...

As such, I prefer to approach life with either a NEUTRAL or POSITIVE assertion of reality vs. a NEGATIVE...

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