X-Message-Number: 1430
Date: 12 Dec 92 22:22:26 EST
From: Brenda Peters <>
Subject: CRYONICS

To: Scott Herman
From: Courtney Smith
Re: Open letter to Ralph Whelan

Actually, Scott, you seem to be the one who is the most political. You use the
classic political technique of the Big Lie. 

You make lots of assertions without ANY substantiation.

You make ad hominem attacks without ANY substantiation.

You use extreme emotionally loaded terms without ANY substantiation.

What would motivate Saul to destroy Alcor if that is the only way to realize 
his grand plan? What is Saul's grand plan? Why do you think that Keith is 
next? Why do you think Ralph is after that? Do you think that Al Lopp is not 
following through on his position papers? Why do you call Al a liar? I trust 
Al and Mark; does that make me stupid? Prove it. What makes you think that 
THEY don't have principles? Do you believe that it is a good principle to lie 
to fellow members for political reasons? Do you feel that you are presenting a
good example of grown up behavior for Ralph to emulate? What bullshit will 
Steve not be able to stop? Do you really believe that only Ralph can stop the 
bullshit; that everyone else is impotent? What does it take to manipulate the 
board? Do you think Alcor is worse off "since Saul started trying to get 
control"? In what way? Who made the decisions that got it worse, if you 
believe it is worse? Are you suggesting that we ignore the "issues" and 
concentrate on kicking out the new Directors and Saul?

Your credibility as a person who is concerned about Alcor is suspect: you 
aren't a member anymore.

I welcome constructive criticism of the new Directors, Saul, and Steve but 
your letter wasn't constructive, only critical. Back up your assertions and I 
will back you. 

Put up or shut up.

I hope you make the right decision, and for Alcor's sake.

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