Proving Negatives

[Martin X. Moleski, SJ]

'Negatives' can't be 'proven' ...

That is a negative statement.

If it were true, then it couldn't be proven to be true.

If it were an unprovable proposition, then your adherence to it would be a free choice, not mandated by reason or logic.

In fact, it is false that "negatives can't be proven."

Some negatives are demonstrable; others aren't.

That AE and FN did not land at Howland (a negative statement) is as provable as any other historical allegation, and on the same grounds: examination of the testimony of witnesses present at the time in question.

[Irvine John Donald]

Thanks to Marty for this thread.  Thanks to you Jeff for being a gentleman in your reply and for providing the link to Marty's paper.  A very clear, concise and well laid out paper.  And here was me thinking Marty only seemed to have time for administering this forum. :-).

[Martin X. Moleski, SJ]

Not sure how he finds time, but we're lucky to have him here.  Thanks Marty - this is a good place to be.

You're welcome, Jeff.  I'm glad you're enjoying TIGHAR's work.

[Tom Swearengen]

Jeff--your model would just look like a Gulfstream-