X-Message-Number: 15430 From: Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 04:49:44 EST Subject: Jiff Grimes--Chill Out... Jeff: I understand that some of the people posting on, and reading from, this site have been involved with cryonics for decades. If it could be said that "experts" in cryonics exist, they are likely well represented here, and certainly so regarding the organizations discussed. Rest assured there will continue to be differences of opinion on most all facets of cryonics from theory, research, analysis and concusions/interpretations, to the most appropriate means and form of cryonics presentations to the public , etc., etc. Actually there is nothing wrong with a little rivalry--which shows up from time to time. It appears in every organization and between every organization involved in similar interests--including monasteries, I've heard. Even particularly heated discussions are good for clarifying issues--and even help with the ones that are presently unclarifiable. One can write-off unwarranted name calling as conceding the particular argument du jour (du week). A downside to being too quick to judgment can be a premature, artificial self-committal to a particular position which may not completely fit later on. If one is self disciplined enough to accurately self diagnose and recover, no problem. Contrary to your apparent observations, I have found Robert Ettinger to be particularly forthcoming in his entire approach to cryonics. And as I previously stated, I applaud his efforts to air common concerns to "the cause." He given much "airtime" to other organizations including in The Immortalist publication, and has maintained a mutually beneficial relationship with many, most or all of the other cryonics organizations. Regards, David C. Johnson Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=15430