X-Message-Number: 10530 Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 19:55:59 -0700 From: Hara Ra <> Subject: Re: Message #10515 When I think of investing in BioTransport when the DPO arrives, I run into some considerations as an investor: BioTransport is a for profit organization, so when I make an investment, it is not tax deductible. OTOH, I can make a donation to Alcor which is 'earmarked' for a particular project. Since I do not expect that BioTransport will be profitable for a long time, if ever, I have to look at my investment as a donation. If BioTransport fails, I lose my money. If instead I make a donation to Alcor, I get the tax advantages, which can be seen as a kind of 'hedge'. As some of us in the Bay Area are discussing setting up a washout center, and will soon be looking for the funding for same, this is a real concern for myself, as I expect I will be a participating member. O--------------------------------O | Hara Ra <> | | Box 8334 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 | | | | Man, Debug Thyself | | - Graffiti at People's | | Computer Company - 1976 | O--------------------------------O Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=10530