X-Message-Number: 31569 Date: Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:41:48 -0400 From: <> Subject: Stereotypes Mark Plus wrote: "I notice from the book's website, http://www.theunincorporatedman.com/, that it describes the cryonicist hero as a "brilliant industrialist named Justin Cord." Doesn't that reinforce the stereotype, which we keep trying to correct, that only wealthy alpha males resembling Ayn Rand heroes can afford cryonics?" I am, by no means, well-off. However, I managed to declare my cryonics provider the beneficiary of my group insurance policy. I have also declared my cryonics provider the beneficiary of my 401K funds, and I plan to direct any inheritances which I may receive to fund my cryopreservation. I tried to buy my own insurance, but the carriers with whom I communicated believe that seeking professional help for those in the grieving process are too much of a risk. I was just laid off from my recent job, and am now trying to find ways to cover any gaps in my coverage. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=31569