X-Message-Number: 6460
Date: 07 Jul 96 04:34:40 EDT
From: Paul Wakfer <>
Subject: Reply to Steve Bridge

     Steve did me the courtesy of sending me a copy of what he had posted to
Cryonet today. That is why I am able to reply on the same compendium.

>2.  Contrary to some people's impressions, Paul's posting (along with 
>a simultaneous letter to me) was the FIRST time Alcor had heard of 
>this project.

Actually the messages about the announcement were sent to all the cryonics
organizations several hours before the Cryonet mail blast, but I admit, it
was late in the evening even by Arizona time. I plead guilty to hastening
things because I didn't want to lose momentum after the amazing response of
reaching pledges of over $100K per year for 10 years in just over a week.

> We cannot decide whether or not to support it without 
>knowing more about it.  (I am sending questions to Paul today also.)

I have answered all Steve's questions by private mail and by referring him to
the published Prometheus Project descriptive text. If there are more
questions please let me know.

>3.  As Alcor's President, I cannot commit Alcor to such a Project 
>without discussion with the Board of Directors.  Since they ALSO just 
>saw this for the first time, this will take a bit of time.

I certainly understand Steve. Take as much time as you need. What the project
really needs from Alcor is a commitment to direct any project donation
pledges it receives to the project. Of course, a supportive mention in your
magazine _Cryonics_ would also be very much appreciated and would help to
increase the chances of a second life cycle for all your many members.

>4.  This message is not intended to disparage Paul's hard work or his 
>ideas.  I am encouraged to see this effort taking place.  It is 
>merely to inform you all why Alcor's response has been delayed.

Thanks for the support and encouragement.


!!!!! REVERSIBLE BRAIN CRYOPRESERVATION *CAN* BE ACHIEVED IN 10 YEARS !!!!!

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