X-Message-Number: 20307 Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 09:28:33 -0400 From: Thomas Donaldson <> Subject: CryoNet #20295 - #20306 First, I note that this Cryonet once more contains discussion of nuclear wastes. Please don't tempt me, please. Second, a bit more on freezing criminals: IF society comes to believe that suspension will actually work, that will change lots of ideas. It can, after all, be seen as a much less expensive way to put someone in prison. Not only that, but just like medical insurance will pay for your medical treatment, we'll soon see insurance companies inventing a modified version of life insurance, called suspension insurance. It pays for your suspension if you need it. Such insurance would be just as profitable, perhaps more profitable than life insurance. Many people don't take out life insurance because of its associations with death, while suspension insurance will be associated with continued life. I do not believe that verified ability to suspend would interfere for very long with anyone's ability to pay for their suspension. There MIGHT be a short-term problem; by that time, with their increased resources, the cryonics societies might themselves be able to help with that short term problem. Members who are involved with life insurance cos might very well promote that new suspension insurance, too. Best wishes and long long life for all, Thomas Donaldson Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=20307