Why do governments and the general public ignore UFO encounters? Are extraterrestrials able to control consciousness on a large scale?

In episode #37 Michael Ryan and Christine Scott discuss the possibility that extraterrestrials can control and manipulate consciousness on a large scale.  They also  try an answer the question: Why do governments and the general public ignore UFO encounters?  What are your thoughts?  We would really like to hear your opinion on this topic.  You can email us at ufotalker@bell.net.