>>Also flawed is the assumption that since we humans find it impossible to get out there (out of our solar system) it must also be impossible for aliens to do the same. Well, if they had a million years head start I'd say they have a good chance of doing it!!
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>Equally possible is the idea that we have a million years headstart over anyone else.

Yes! We might be the first, or their ears haven't evolved. Then again, they may use laser light to communicate over vast distances.