http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/aliens-proof-evidence-facts-stars-scientists-extraterrestrial-life-et-intelligence-a7377716.html
Anybody can have an opinion but this one seems unusually bold.
You're reading one of the worlds best newspapers. I didn't think of you as a liberal type. :)
The only part I disagree with is this.
Quote"The one in 10,000 objects with unusual spectra seen by Borra and Trottier are certainly worthy of additional study," the team said in a statement. "However, extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/aliens-proof-evidence-facts-stars-scientists-extraterrestrial-life-et-intelligence-a7377716.html
I think it would be extraordinary if only one in 10,000 objects had life so that proportion is pretty ordinary. But I'm mad like that.