The Australasian Ufologist Magazine 2/2005 [antikvár]

Guest Editoria"area 51: still above the law part 2"The widows of the former employees will probably never know what their husbands were exposed to that caused their deaths, while employed at Area 51.There are undoubtedly other secretive bases within the United States that also do not need to comply with the EPA laws, simply exempted from the law, with the stroke of the President's pen.What about the ranchers, livestock and wildlife in the vicinity of Area 51? Are they also in jeopardy of being exposed to deadly radiation from the unlawful means used to dispose of toxic wastes at the secret base?Nothing about any aliens, UFO craft or otherworldly things was ever mentioned by the former employees or the attorneys representing their families, when the lawsuit was tiled. There is no factual proof or verification that anything related to UFOs is taking place at Area 51, however the rumours continue to flourish.based primarily on statements made by individuals who claim to have worked there at one time or another. Those rumours will continue, I'm sure, untilsuch time that the goverimient recently by George W. Bushor military decides to inform the public about what really transpires at the base that has the highest security in the world. As taxpayers we are entitled to know some things, however if national security is involved, care must be taken in who is told what. That however does not in my opinion relieve our government from complying with the same laws that all other businesses have to comply with.Politicians constantly rant and rave about the environment, while dedicated employees such as the two mentioned in the lawsuit are exposed to toxic waste, that apparently had fatal results while employed at Area 51, and exemptions continue to be given.The original Presidential Determinations signed by then President Clinton and morein 2000 did not mention the lawsuit. Both the 2002 and 2003 Determinations signed by Bush however do mention the litigation, in Kasza v. Brovraer and Frost v. Perry.We can assume then that Area 51 is still alive and well. The signs around the perimeter still indicate 'the use of deadly force is authorised', and the patrols by the 'cammo dudes' in their Jeeps, and 4 wheel drive Ford and Chevy pickups, still monitor any unauthorised individuals approaching to close to the boundary of the base.I agree that some of the work being done at Area 51 probably deserves to be classified, but it does not give the government or military permission to break the law or to abuse the rights of its employees.Dermis G. Balthaser