X-Message-Number: 15747 Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:10:16 -0500 From: "Henry R. Hirsch" <> Subject: Cryonics Wars: Peace February 26, 2001 Let us please have peace - lasting peace - in the Cryonics Wars. I don't mean by this an end to debate over the best methods to achieve our common goals of cryonic suspension, reanimation, and indefinite lifespan. By peace, I mean an end to ad hominem criticism and endless wrangling over who said what. I have personally visited Cryonics Institute, Alcor, 21st Century Medicine, and Transtime and have spoken, sometimes briefly and sometimes at length, with the principals of each as well as with many other well known cryonicists. Although people's opinions differed widely, I was favorably impressed in all cases, with their knowledge, expertise, and devotion to cryonics. I plead with all of you to put an end to your wasteful competition, to cooperate with each other whenever possible, and to spend your energies on work that appears promising to you. Adverse comment on projects favored by others, whose objectives may be as legitimate as your own, should be avoided where possible. HH Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=15747