X-Message-Number: 10557
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1998 14:38:40 -0400
From: mskardon <>
Subject: But what of the cost to future generations?

    This would be my first posting to this group though I have been
"lurking" for several weeks.

    Completed Halperin's book, 1st Immortal, and have been reading as
much as possible the available literature. My thinking is still evolving
(I've always felt sorry that the time would come when I'd "check out"
and miss all the excitement of the future, e.g. will the Cubs ever win
another Series [I'm from Phila. and my question in that regard was
answered in 1980])

    Anyway, the cost of suspension is an obvious concern. I have four
kids and a less than enthusiastic spouse [I did see interesting portion
of FAQ on that sub-issue]. One of my concerns is that in funding the
suspension, particularly Alcor's high-end whole body, whether its by
life insurance or otherwise, I in effect remove resources that would be
available for the next generation. There was a posting to this effect
earlier this week although, obviously, there's no easy answer.

    In a way, particularly for someone with heirs, to pay for suspension
is a sublimely selfish act unless you assume that there will be
something of value you can offer to those in the future distant. I
wonder if anyone else has felt this way, especially those who have
already signed up.

    This would not be a "deal killer" for me but it is one of the many
issues I personally have to confront should I continue to pursue the
matter.  I'm not alone on this, however, my oldest son [17 yrs old] has
also expressed an interest. He hopes to climb out of the gravity well of
near earth confinement during his lifetime.

    Best to everyone in all your lives.

    Marty Kardon

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