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From: David Stodolsky <>
Subject: Re: ten good cryonicists?
Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 10:14:50 +0200
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On 3 May 2010, at 11:00 AM, CryoNet wrote:


> An alternative method of funding the running costs would be to charge a 
subscription to live members.

This is what I advocated earlier, but on a greater scale - 100 minimum.


> However this has the problem that when near death, payments may be missed.


This is no problem with a min. of 100 members and new ones joining continuously.



> And, of course, if the live membership drops without replacement, then the 
facility may become unviable.

No problem with a larger group.



> But with the proposed ten members, the subscription would be approximately 
500/month. Not cheap, but feasible. But how many people would turn away from 
cryonics if it involved a loss of income of L500/month? They'd still have to put
up nearly 70k each to join. That sort of commitment would certainly enhance the
idea that cryonics is only for the rich. Also if the income earner of a 
household decides to commit part of his income and capital this way the other 
members may object.


The solution to this is to organize a fund, which would make the payments tax 
deductible. Then the effective 'loss' of income would only be about 1/2 of the 
gross contribution. With a large enough group in a local area, a range of 
services could be provided - as is done by most churches - schools for children,
counseling, maybe free high-quality food, vitamins, anti-ageing drugs (it saves
the Fund money, if people remain alive), etc. Housing for the frail elderly 
could also be provided at very low cost. The cumulative value of these types of 
services could make membership economically neutral. There should be some State 
compensation for organizations providing these services.


If the same property tax arrangement could be obtained as that given to 
churches, that expense could also be reduced. 


dss


David Stodolsky
  Skype: davidstodolsky





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