"J. R. Molloy" wrote:
>
> Concerning present dangers to transhumanism, the following excerpt comes
> from:
> http://www.bespoke.org/viridian/
>
> (by Bruce Sterling, "Viridian Pope-Emperor")
>
> "There are stormclouds all over your horizon. Legal
> harassment from Greens is one thing. But scientists
> already have enemies who specialize in illegal personal
> intimidation. The ALF, for instance.
>
> "You may have noticed that the Animal Liberation Front
> no longer bothers with the "corporate veil." Instead,
> they tend to "body-picket." Individual scientists find
> these hobbit-like characters peering in their windows,
> flinging gouts of blood, putting stink bombs in their
> mailboxes, leaving burning bags on the welcome mat. Is
> that your future, too? Could well be. Hope you're up for
> it."
> --------------------------------------
> You probably already know about these people.
> I just thought I'd add this update to the thread.
Sounds like a case of hate-crimes. I say use their own stupid law against them, see how they feel.
Mike Lorrey