X-Message-Number: 17512 Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2001 12:49:29 -0400 From: James Swayze <> Subject: World Tragedy References: <> Cryonics and Immortalist friends, I am aghast right now at what we must all be seeing. My heart wrenches at the thought that those innocent people that today and for days will be dying had their hopes and dreams dashed forever. Were any immortalists I wonder? Could any have become so given more time to be exposed to it? I am conflicted with rage and pity for what has happened. I am angry very angry but know not who to be angry at. I may be silent here for some time to come. Or not, I don't know, I'm too outraged to think straight. I sincerely hope none of you were yourself hurt or had any relatives or friends lost or injured from this horrible human tragedy. To make this not totally off topic I am reminded of the following: I once had occasion to talk with Stephen Valentine in person regarding the possibility of terrorist attack bombings to the Timeship building. I suggested _Oblative Armor_ which he was unfamiliar with. I did say and realized then it might not even be possible and certainly difficult likely impossible to get approved for construction. It is what some military tanks have and it is explosive itself so that an incoming blast is countered by the force of the armor blasting outward. The discussion was about truck bombs because at the time the most recent in memory was the McViegh attack. I don't think even Oblative Armor would be of any help in the case of a hijacked aimed airliner bomb crashing into a building like the Timeship. I think serious thought should now be put into whether or not it is truly wise to make ourselves an icon that so easily could become a target and the focal point of jealousy and disgust by those that do and will oppose us. I feel like suggesting we find a mountain and burrow deep within and have great big locks on great big heavy doors. Is NORAD still using Cheyenne? I wish to remind everyone, please give blood. Even if you are not near those in need your donation will replenish the supply that will be taxed. I'm not usually allowed to give blood because they fear I'll pass out and because of my diabetes but I am going to see if I can anyway. So to those that may give where/if I cannot, thank you. James -- From the point of ignition To the final drive The point of the journey is not to arrive --RUSH Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=17512