RE: More v. Moreno; NY Times

From: natashavita@earthlink.net
Date: Wed Jul 10 2002 - 15:28:10 MDT


From: T0Morrow@aol.com

I suggest, in line with Max's comments, that it might help to playfully
reverse the burden
of proof; to wit: "I think we need to ask why anyone should be permitted to
condemn a loved one to certain death by refusing to permit cryonic
suspension. We rightly question refusals to apply CPR to a suffering
patient. We should likewise wonder about refusals to apply potentially
lifesaving techniques like suspension."

Excellent suggestion. I like this reasoning better than any of the
one-liners. Putting the duty of proving the disputed assertion back onto
the Moreno-type both catches him/her off guard and gives the audience
something to think about after the program.

Natasha

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