X-Message-Number: 17512
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 12:49:29 -0400
From: James Swayze <>
Subject: World Tragedy
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Cryonics and Immortalist friends,


I am aghast right now at what we must all be seeing. My heart wrenches at the 
thought that those innocent people that today and for days will be dying had 
their hopes and dreams dashed forever. Were any immortalists I wonder? Could any
have become so given more time to be exposed to it? I am conflicted with rage 
and pity for what has happened. I am angry very angry but know not who to be 
angry at. I may be silent here for some time to come. Or not, I don't know, I'm 
too outraged to think straight. I sincerely hope none of you were yourself hurt 
or had any relatives or friends lost or injured from this horrible human
tragedy.

To make this not totally off topic I am reminded of the following:


I once had occasion to talk with Stephen Valentine in person regarding the 
possibility of terrorist attack bombings to the Timeship building. I suggested 
_Oblative Armor_ which he was unfamiliar with. I did say and realized then it 
might not even be possible and certainly difficult likely impossible to get 
approved for construction. It is what some military tanks have and it is 
explosive itself so that an incoming blast is countered by the force of the 
armor blasting outward. The discussion was about truck bombs because at the time
the most recent in memory was the McViegh attack. I don't think even Oblative 
Armor would be

of any help in the case of a hijacked aimed airliner bomb crashing into a 
building like the Timeship. I think serious thought should now be put into 
whether or not it is truly wise to make ourselves an icon that so easily could 
become a target and the focal point of jealousy and disgust by those that do and
will oppose us. I feel like suggesting we find a mountain and burrow deep 
within and have great big locks on great big heavy doors. Is NORAD still using 
Cheyenne?


I wish to remind everyone, please give blood. Even if you are not near those in 
need your donation will replenish the supply that will be taxed. I'm not usually
allowed to give blood because they fear I'll pass out and because of my 
diabetes but I am going to see if I can anyway. So to those that may give 
where/if I cannot, thank you.

James
--
From the point of ignition
To the final drive
The point of the journey
is not to arrive --RUSH

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