I'm sure there is some secret clause in every government that details a step by step procedure on how to deal with extraterrestrial life. Actually, I'm positive I've seen proof that the U.S. has one.
But let's be realistic, obviously the media would absolutely explode, and all anyone would ever see on the news for the next 10 years would be the alien encounter.
Personally, my reaction to an alien race visiting Earth (assuming it happens within my lifetime) is going to depend on the matter of their arrival.
Hostile Aliens= Me getting the fuck out of their way.
Peaceful Aliens= Me becoming intrigued for a reasonable amount of time, and then eventually returning to my everyday life.
But let's be realistic, obviously the media would absolutely explode, and all anyone would ever see on the news for the next 10 years would be the alien encounter.
Personally, my reaction to an alien race visiting Earth (assuming it happens within my lifetime) is going to depend on the matter of their arrival.
Hostile Aliens= Me getting the fuck out of their way.
Peaceful Aliens= Me becoming intrigued for a reasonable amount of time, and then eventually returning to my everyday life.