X-Message-Number: 1543 Date: 03 Jan 93 15:06:03 EST From: Charles Platt <> Subject: CRYONICS Keith Henson's postings To: Kevin Brown Keith Henson says that "we all have to live with the consequences" of Saul Kent's book, which compiled opinions about Carlos Mondragon's presidency. However, "living with the consequences" is precisely what Keith seems unwilling to do. Instead, he is exacerbating residual discontent by suggesting that Saul threatens Alcor merely by being actively involved in cryonics. This reminds me of the kind of mudslinging campaign indulged in by George Bush, with the same apparent intention: to undermine confidence in one's opponent by whipping up people's anxieties based on an oversimplified handful of facts. If Keith has a higher motive than this, I would very much like to know what it is. A few weeks ago, Keith asked various people (myself included) to refrain from dealing with political topics on the net. Ironically, Keith himself is now the ONLY person initiating these topics. Keith, is it not possible for you to take your own good advice? Others (such as Dave Pizer), who backed Carlos and lost, have had the decency to express their support for the new administration and stop trying to stir up resentment. Keith, is it not possible to follow their fine example? --Charles Platt Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=1543