It's a close encounter for Denver space alien initiative
By Daniel J. Chacon, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)
Originally published 06:26 p.m., May 8, 2008
Updated 09:27 a.m., May 9, 2008
Do you think the city of Denver should create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission?
Jeff Peckman
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Never-before-seen video of "space aliens" - footage that will be revealed to the public in a few weeks - convinced Jeff Peckman that extraterrestrials exist.
"These happen to be the little gray ones, about four feet tall," said Peckman, who is proposing the creation of an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission in Denver, believed to be the first of its kind.
"You could see them blink as they looked in a window and panned a room," Peckman, 54, said. "After seeing that, it was very clear that it's not rumor, it's not speculation, but these extraterrestrials do exist."
If Peckman has his way, Denver voters will have a chance to say whether they, too, believe that there is intelligent life outside Earth and whether the city should prepare for close encounters of the alien kind.
Peckman is sponsoring an initiative that would require the city to create an ET Commission tasked with "dealing with issues related to the presence of extraterrestrial beings on Earth."
Peckman completed one of the first steps of the initiative process Thursday by meeting with city officials for a "review and comment" hearing.
No one poked fun, but by the end of the hearing, David Broadwell, an assistant city attorney, asked Peckman if he was serious.
Peckman said he was "absolutely committed" and spent several minutes talking about UFOs landing in Los Angeles and hovering over the White House and how the federal government has tried to conceal their existence.
He also said the never-before- seen footage of space aliens that made him a believer would be made public in coming weeks.
Among the curious who attended the hearing were seven students from Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton, who made tin foil hats for the outing.
"We saw it on 'Signs,' " said junior Sebastian Kadamany, 17, referring to the M. Night Shyamalan movie about aliens.
Brian Hopp, 23, also was in the audience and said he wants to help Peckman collect signatures to put the initiative on the ballot. Hopp said he believes in space aliens, but he hasn't seen any.
"Not yet. I've been waiting," said Hopp, who is from Steamboat Springs but lives in Denver.
Peckman said he wants to get the initiative on the fall ballot.
"If it doesn't get on the ballot in November, we're OK with that because it would give us a longer period to educate the public about the issues that are part of this reality," he said.
Peckman said his proposal has gained worldwide attention since it was first reported by the Rocky Mountain News.
"I just did a radio interview with a South Africa talk show, and the discussion is all the same," he said. "People call in. They say, 'Yes, I've had this experience. We know the government has been hiding this information.' It's time to bring it out."
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Jeff Peckman
Age: 54
Birthplace: Paola, Kan.
Occupation: Owns an Internet business, which is marketing a new technology that reduces stress "because it reduces the chaos of electromagnetic fields," he said.
Education: A year at Maharishi University of Management in Iowa.
Number of times abducted: 0
Ever seen an alien? No. But "I believe they do exist," he said. "I've seen very hard evidence."
Favorite alien movie: The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension - "You gotta see that one," he said- and then Close Encounters of the Third Kind.
Hobbies: Ballot initiatives, tennis, hiking, biking and "all the normal, down-to-earth stuff."
Family: Divorced. No children. Lives with his parents.
Comments
Posted by kathyM on May 8, 2008 at 6:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We'd better get going on this because the aliens are arriving in August!
Posted by superbad on May 9, 2008 at 12:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"Family: Divorced."
Divorced? That must be a typo.
Posted by DeimosJB on May 9, 2008 at 7:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Lol Kathy. Kudos to the high-schoolers who showed up with tin-foil hats.
Posted by DD on May 9, 2008 at 7:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Maybe this guy and Douglas Bruce could go in and get an apartment together. Both live with their mommies and it's clear that it's not a mentally healthy environment for them.
Posted by MarineGrunt on May 9, 2008 at 7:15 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"I for one welcome our green, big eyed overlords! May I point you to some folks you can eat right away..."
Good thing I took my Phaser off of Stun and put it to Kill.
Posted by vudumom on May 9, 2008 at 7:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
This is just another waste of taxpayer money if it get's on the ballot. Once again it will put the spotlight on Colorado in an unkind way, ( as if the DNC isn't going to be enough) and if by chance happens to pass, (which really wouldn't surprise me)we will have more phychos moving to Colorado for protection.Crazy,Crazy, Crazy.
Posted by Gene on May 9, 2008 at 7:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The City Council must have run out of downzoning work.
Posted by Spencer on May 9, 2008 at 7:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
from the article: Peckman said he was "absolutely committed"
Not yet but probably will be. You gotta love those high school kids. Classic
Posted by Wolfgang on May 9, 2008 at 7:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am Locutus of Borg. Resistance is futile. Your life, as it has been, is over. From this time forward, you will service... us.
Posted by tjpatriot on May 9, 2008 at 8:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I think he's angling for "Ambassador".
If this gig doesn't work-out he can always fall back on "Global Warming". That one will be around for a while.
That was the trouble with the "Y2K" frenzy - it had a certain date attached to it.
I mourn that the day may come when this country actually has something real to worry about.
Posted by Spencer on May 9, 2008 at 8:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
uh tjpatriot, are you aware of the clusterf&*k in Iraq?
Posted by Trythinking on May 9, 2008 at 8:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
The Aliens will not come to Colorado. They know we prosecute for agricultural trespassing.
Posted by airbornebigfoot on May 9, 2008 at 8:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
what is this guy smoking?
well, if these illegal aliens show up, they better not run
from the Denver Police,
They'll beat the grey off of them!
Posted by kirbysfriend22 on May 9, 2008 at 8:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Got to love those ballot initiatives.
Posted by johnhargissr on May 9, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Great, more government jobs in a government world that accomplishes nothing except more financial hardship and burden on the taxpayers, but, hey, it reduceds unemployment.
Posted by tjpatriot on May 9, 2008 at 8:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Spencer, if that's your idea of something "real" to worry about, then that's a good example of why we all should be thanking God everyday that we live where we do, and when we do. The problem is that people in this country today have no historical perspective of what a "real" problem would be. I'm talking about a famine that would kill millions (I know it's selfish, but we in this country would probably be spared), a deadly and widespread disease (the Spanish flu in 1919 covered the world in 3 months, when people traveled by SHIP), or perhaps Iran smuggling in nuclear weapons and detonating them in major cities here. Or perhaps China dominating the world in 30 to 40 years, the US becoming an also-ran and being forced to dance to China's tune. Do you think they will tolerate the silliness that routinely goes on here? The deaths of 4,000 mercenaries in the defense of peoples right to say whatever they want on inane message boards is tragic, but not what I would classify as a "real" problem. We should thank God they are willing to do it for us.
Posted by happymike44 on May 9, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
All I know is this guy is trying to warn everyone the end is near.Well guess it is time for me to make tin foil hats and start selling them.Also everyone remember to keep your bottled water on hand the government might not be able to rescue you in three days.Remember to feed the squirrel they might come in handy as a tasty treat.No just kidding it is a little to gamey or me.
Posted by bropous on May 9, 2008 at 8:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well, the guy is a loon, but I don't appreciate the little high school punks (who cannot vote) wearing the tin foil hats to make fun of a voter who is exercising his rights to petiton his government for a redress of greivances.
How did the tin foil hats get past the metal detectors?
The man had a right to be heard without being made fun of by kids who have absolutely nothing to contribute to the political debate. Had it been adults doing so, that would be fair game, as the adults can vote. The high schools kids were just being insulting to a voter.
Posted by TONE on May 9, 2008 at 8:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am agent 'T', MIB special force. Mr. Peckman we belieave you have stumble on to something special here. You have been infested with the bug and we need to take you in for decontamination. Sir look into this red light...
Posted by Gene on May 9, 2008 at 9:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I take exception to 'mercenaries.'
Posted by mamma354 on May 9, 2008 at 9:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
What video? Where's the hyperlink?
Posted by RustyWon on May 9, 2008 at 9:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Come on people!!!
How can we not take this guy seriously??
He spent a whole year at the Maharishi University of Management in Iowa, for cryin out loud!!
Lives with his parents.
OMG
Posted by Coloheart on May 9, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Peckman is sponsoring an initiative that would require the city to create an ET Commission tasked with "dealing with issues related to the presence of extraterrestrial beings on Earth."
What issues? If they haven't taken over yet or killed us all.......No way this would get my vote, a waste of money.
Posted by usmctech99 on May 9, 2008 at 10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Geez, I went to a more prestigious college, and for longer, than this guy did. (Metro)
I respect his right to petition for a ballot initiative, but could he choose something that we can actually control? If aliens decide to take over the planet, there's not much we can do to stop them... short of uploading a virus into the mothership, that is...
Posted by Spencer on May 9, 2008 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I respectfully disagree with you bropous. I thought what the high school kids did was funny. I don't care if they can vote or not. They brought attention to the silliness of the whole thing.
Posted by Steve on May 9, 2008 at 10:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
tjpatriot, we are not in Iraq "in the defense of peoples right to say whatever they want on inane message boards", we are there for oil.
Love the tin foil hats, that's classic, but it is disrespectful.
Posted by FloydHill on May 9, 2008 at 10:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I love that stuff with the aluminum foil hats! The only sad thing is that the taxpayers have to pay for this loser's initiative.
Posted by Diff on May 9, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Our world is in trouble:
They arrive and say "Take us to your leader"
Someone drives takes them to the White House and introduces them to George Bush.
The aliens leave, and are heard saying - "We were wrong, There is no intelligent life on that planet, it's ok to go ahead and destroy it"
Posted by Ashley on May 9, 2008 at 11:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Good for the legislators for not laughing in his face. The weirdos have to come out of the woodwork at least once a year, just to remind us they're still out there...(X-files theme music plays in background)
Posted by NotChasB on May 9, 2008 at 11:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
These Aliens will invade Denver in August and set up command headquarters at the Pepsi Center and work on their strategy to finally destroy America. They will travel here from the planet Uranus.
Posted by SLAP on May 9, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Warning!!! Aliens are coming to abduct all the sexy, beautiful people!! Don't worry.....you are OK. I just wanted to say "good-bye!"
Posted by TheDenverB on May 9, 2008 at 12:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
this guy may be nuts, but if this council gets formed I am going to find a way to get on it just for sh!ts and giggles.
Posted by me2 on May 9, 2008 at 12:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I`m interested in him electromagnetic calming devise. Where can I buy stock?
Posted by me2 on May 9, 2008 at 12:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Sorry, in his, not him. I need that devise quick.
Posted by samsmargolis on May 9, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"You could see them blink as they looked in a window and panned a room," Peckman, 54, said. "After seeing that, it was very clear that it's not rumor, it's not speculation, but these extraterrestrials do exist."
Sneak preview of one of the photos to be released...
http://politicalhumor.about.com/od/ba...
Posted by Big_D on May 9, 2008 at 1:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The GOP must be rejoicing to have a new group to be prejudiced towards.
Posted by MarineGrunt on May 9, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
And the Dem's must be licking there chops at the new Tax base?
Posted by ezekiel777 on May 9, 2008 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
christopher columbus said the world is round... not flat.
galileo said the earth revolves around the sun... not the sun around the earth.
quit busting his chops... he's a dreamer who wants to dream... now with this media attention he can write a made-for-tv movie and make a million bucks.
zippo-zork for president! he gets my vote.
Posted by Spartan67 on May 9, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This guys a joke 54 lives with mommy & daddy never seen a space alien. Oh are the Gray with Big eyes!?
I believe in Paranormal & some stuff about aliens
But i need hard evadence.
Ps I hate u Extra terrerals like Grunts & brutes from halo3
Posted by O_TRAIN on May 9, 2008 at 2:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think we have a tough enough time dealing with issues related to the presence of human beings on Earth.
As far as the kids - clever and funny - sounds like it was an educational field-trip to see how our political system can be crazy/interesting/beautiful - all at the same time.
Also, if politicians can use kids in campaign ads to pander for votes - the kids can wear tin foil hats.
Posted by pwern on May 9, 2008 at 2:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Great journalism - bury the item that best describes this guy for the very last line.....
"Age: 54 Home: Lives with parents"
What a loser
Posted by FloydHill on May 9, 2008 at 5:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"Today a young man on acid realized that all matter is merely energy, condensed to a slow vibration. That we are one conciousness,
experiencing itself subjectively. There is no death,. . .life is only a dream,. . . and we are the imagination of ourselves."
". . .and now here's Bob with the Weather!"
Posted by SaddleTramp on May 9, 2008 at 7:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ok he's 54 and lives with his parents. His ELDERLY parents. Guy probably takes care of them. Give him a break on that. As to the rest of his claims........
Posted by wwelwayd on May 10, 2008 at 12:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
How crazy would it be if aliens actually showed up next week and good 'ol Mr. Peckerman was actually the only one prepared for the event? And all the snickering bloggers were vaporized while he and his assuminlgy kind, elderly parents were transported to cyber-Nirvana? I would actaully be one of those vaporized, but it might (almost) be worth it as a check to all of our egotistical judgments... :)
Posted by longpasttime on May 10, 2008 at 1:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I don't mind what this guy says or does, but once it starts costing us money, it won't be funny anymore.
Funds to put it on the ballot
Printing costs
Taxes to fund a commission if it passes
Salaries for personnel on the commision if it passes
and so on...
And what will this commision do? Absolutely NOTHING!!
Posted by MarineGrunt on May 10, 2008 at 10:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Anytime I get to say Tool.. I'm gonna!
"Today a young man on acid realized that all matter is merely energy, condensed to a slow vibration. That we are one conciousness,
experiencing itself subjectively. There is no death,. . .life is only a dream,. . . and we are the imagination of ourselves."
". . .and now here's Bob with the Weather!"
Great Tool reference, brother!!!
Posted by cmandco on May 10, 2008 at 12:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I happen to be a long time friend of Jeff's, and he is a wonderful, kind person -SHAME ON ALL of you making fun of him because he lives with his parents - HE HAS MADE THE CHOICE TO TAKE CARE OF THEM BECAUSE HE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN!! THEY ARE BOTH ON oxygen VENTILATORS - so he has lived there for years, even though he'd rather be somewhere else, instead of sticking them both in a nursing home. Due to his devotion they can live out the rest of their lives in their home. I am also friends with wonderful his ex-wife, and they separated as good friends. Sometimes people grow apart. As to the aliens, I do hope they are out there - it seems unreasonable to assume we are the ONLY life forms that exist in an infinite universe. And I'll bet they are a lot more intelligent than most people on earth! Also, before you go criticizing the University in Iowa, I invite you to look at MUM's website to see what it is - you may learn something new.
Posted by FloydHill on May 10, 2008 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
That Maharishi University is one weird place - just like the wacko TMers.
How about the murder at the university?
http://www.rickross.com/reference/tm/...
Posted by rg on May 10, 2008 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The aliens arrived from Kolob; the aliens arrived from another galaxy. You will find the truth in the Book of Mormon and the Book of Scientology. Actually, Jesus tells me that humans will be extinct and there will not be any alien invasion. Richard Grimes, deicide.
Deicide Corner: "Nothing fails like prayer." ~~ Annie Laurie Gaylor
Posted by SASQUATCH on May 10, 2008 at 6:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Captain Kirk is finally delivering the Clintgongs this August...beam me up!
Posted by Zehaas on May 10, 2008 at 9:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Let's not pass judgement on the man for living with his parents. If he's 54, then his parents aren in their 70s, and I'm sure they need his help for daily living. It certainly is better than a nursing home.
-- Zehaas Sram
Posted by newsaddict on May 10, 2008 at 9:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
What an idiot. No matter what kind of "commission" on ETs that Denver has in place, the federal government would be in charge of any alien contact. Does he really think the federal government would sit by and let Denver handle contact? I'm sure the feds have a plan in place for just such an event, no matter how unlikely.
A Denver Commission? Your tax money going down the drain.
I wish her were more concerned with our schools.
Posted by joe50 on May 11, 2008 at 6:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Somebody needs to smack that loser fast, hard, and repeatedly.
Posted by kendraknows on May 12, 2008 at 4:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ok, I'm going to put this as simple as possible. ANYONE who mocks those who have had experiences is simply arrogant. That would be like me saying, no, your family didn't experience a 'miracle', it was just a coincidence that your mom doesn't have cancer anymore... NO-ONE has the right to judge ANYONE!
I for one, have worked with the Colorado Bureau of Investigations, Denver District Attorney's Office, Denver District Court, and have been a probation officer. So I think...its safe to say I have SOME credibility and I can ASSURE you, w/o a shadow of a doubt, we are not alone. To think we are is a delusional concept that not only mocks those who've experienced things that our science can not explain, but also to those who haven't and believe 'God' (or some version of God) only created us. COME ON!
And so we come to this...well ok, maybe there are other civilizations out there, but they are too far away. Oh really? Why, b/c OUR primitive science says so??? Lets remember, on the evolutionary scale, we are NEW BORNS!!! Is it not at all possible to think that a species far more advanced has found a way?
So to close this out, let me say that I for one more than support this agenda; I welcome it with not only open arms, but an open mind. And it is true... Your mind works like a parachute, functioning best when OPEN...
Posted by TFC1 on May 15, 2008 at 2:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Well said Kendraknows. I don't think I've ever seen a comments board that was so rude to a particular individual. The High school kids can be forgiven for acting like children - they are children, but it seems to me their parents should be ashamed of themselves for organising their antics. Where else in the world do high school kids attend city meetings?
Wouldn't it be just great if any of the idiots responding here actually encountered something like this themselves? I'd be interested to see how brave they'd be, how prepared they'd be and how seriously they'd like to be taken themselves.
You people should be ashamed of yourselves.
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