X-Message-Number: 17402
From: "Brent Fox" <>
Subject: Pizer's comments on Platt's comments re: TimeShip
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2001 15:19:57 -0400

Message #17388
Date: Sun, 26 Aug 2001 10:20:52 -0500
From: david pizer <>
Subject: More on Platt's comments on TIMESHIP

"In addition, for this fancy building to mean more to the architect
designing it, I have heard he will be insisting that it be built in an area
where the most possible people can come and see his creation.  Florida, I
have been told is his first choice.  Perhaps near Disneyland. I think that
will be a dangerous mistake.  Florida seems to be one of the worst states
to consider with all the potential for natural dangers of weather and
flooding and the chance for political unrest when Castro dies with all the
Cuban population.  We need a state where the airports are open 365 days a
year and tornados don't cause problems on a regular basis."

If they want to make this truly a "timeship", they better situate it away
from dense metropolitan areas that may be possible nuclear targets.  Orlando
isn't that far away from KSC, which would more than likely take a nuke hit.
If they do use Florida, near Orlando, etc., then it would be plainly obvious
that they want it to be a "cryo-theme park".  However, I feel that a nice
building would give cryonics a "facelift", and move it from the public's
image of a "mad scientist's" garage to a serious place. (NO, I'm not saying
that Alcor, CI, etc. isn't serious, merely pointing out the general public's
view).


"Lastly, I think when Valentine attempts to move Alcor out of Arizona or if
Alcor won't move and the supports of this plan have to start a new cryonics
company to get bodies to fill his building, the cryonics community will
risk another Cryowar.  The thought of moving Alcor out of Arizona with all
the benefits (political friendly, citizens don't oppose it, climate and
lack of natural disasters if favorable, laws guaranteeing it) Arizona has
will stimulate the discomfort levels of many Alcor members."

What is Valentine's connection with Alcor, or more specifically TimeShip's
connection with Alcor?

Brent Fox

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