X-Message-Number: 18349
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 18:19:49 -0800
From: "John Grigg" <>
Subject: Good things do happen!

James Swayze wrote:
I began to ponder ways to get everyone together 
and to bring peace to cryonet. I even discussed some things with 
a few folks. Now I would never be so presumptuous so self aggrandizing 
to say I planned this possible outcome. I'm as surprised as anyone 
else but I can't help noticing that possibly this outcome and the 
recent exchange between Dr. Lemler and Prof. Ettinger just might 
be small steps toward this peace. How say you all?
(end)


I think it's absolutely fantastic that Dr. Lemler and Prof. Ettinger are 
publicly on good terms with each other!   I recently read the new version of the
Alcor introductory book and was really touched to see the many quotes and 
references credited to Prof. Ettinger by Dr. Lemler, the author of the text!  
These two men both acknowledge they have differences, but see the importance of 
working together to further cryonics as a whole.


I remember hearing Fred and Linda Chamberlain were on good terms with Prof. 
Ettinger, and that it was actually certain members on each side who instigated 
the supposed unfriendliness between CI and Alcor.  So, I hope we can follow the 
good examples given.  Of course, this does not mean we will not continue the 
tradition of having pointed discussions on what are the best means to improve 
things. 


Regarding other good things happening, my congratulations to Peter Christiansen 
for benefitting from Rudi Hoffman's life insurance expertise!  

I wish a belated Happy Bedford Day to everyone on the list.  
       
best wishes,

John

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