Well, I agree, Clinton, that stones are a less fragile form of life in some respects than you are, as you will find out if one falls on your head. :-) They're very patient too. I am less so.

Chemical reactions are a form of life too. And a fascinating one, for sure.

Here's another question for you. Does life necessitate having free will? What do you think? I think not. Only higher forms of life have free will.

Where does your definition of what is alive end? And where does it begin? Don't just toss off a glib response. Think about it some, and see what you come up with.

"What's the point of finding life you cannot communicate with???"

Yeah! Oooo, I like that! That may be precisely why the UFO guys have been less than enthusiastic about dealing openly and directly with the narrow-minded and paranoid fools down here on this planet.

- LH