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.

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