X-Message-Number: 27197
From: "Jordan Sparks" <>
Subject: Regulating cryonics
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:10:16 -0700

I know this has been brought up before, but what if we come up with our own
regulations for the cryonics industry?  We could have our regulations
available for any lawmakers, state agencies, etc.  It would hopefully give
them guidelines to follow and show them that we really have thought it
through.  Each cryonics provider could get 'licensed' by the self-regulating
group.  I would like to see the following:
 
1. License the cryonics storage facility
2. License individual members of any first response team
3. License individuals performing the actual suspension
3. Guidelines for personal and public safety
4. Guidelines for financial matters
 
In other words, we don't want someone like Depres claiming that he has a
legitimate storage facility.  We don't want someone performing a suspension
unless they can demonstrate adequate knowledge and training.  We don't want
someone fleecing a little old lady with promises of living forever..
 
There are currently no restrictions on any of this.  I think various
governments would be impressed if we made ourselves jump through hoops,
assessed fines for improper behavior, and attempted to help shut down
unscrupulous organizations.
 
Who's going to do all this hard work?  Heck, I don't know.  That's why it
probably will never get done.  On the other hand, maybe we could start
really small and simple.  Just have each cryonics organization recieve a
three year license.  Have a one page form to fill out with some simple
questions.  And of course, a website should be formed that looks sharp and
lists all the licensed members on it.  I don't think any of this would cost
much money.  On the other hand, it would probably work a lot like the
current U.N.  The members would consider themselves above the regulatory
body, and would do what they feel like anyway.  Maybe the only way it will
happen is if it's forced on us someday
 
 
Jordan Sparks
 


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