X-Message-Number: 33455 Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:15:18 -0800 (PST) From: Luke Parrish <> Subject: Re: CryoNet #33443 - #33452 For those not aware already, the source for the quote regarding destroying cryonics was Richie Arnold, a UK bartender with a genuine vendetta. It came from the Cult Education Forum, of which "melmax" is an active participant and contributor. Hopefully whomever is currently scheming with Richie to destroy cryonics will fail to do so and fall flat on their face. Mike seems to think there is a credible threat, due mainly to the relatively uninformed and apathetic nature of the medical community with regards to the ethical and technical requirements of cryonics. Personally I think there needs to be more of a drive to get physicians and medical professionals informed on this. As the Post War population ages, I have a feeling that many of them will prefer not to "go gently in the night." More physician involvement in improving and certifying cryonics can be a good thing. Nonetheless, it is essential that they be physicians who actually understand the underlying biophysical and ethical principles of cryonics. Individuals who are ignorant of (or indifferent to) these principles cannot be allowed to write the rules on the topic. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=33455