Carol Hathaway wrote:
>
> Dennis Greene wrote:
> >
> > To the US citizens on the list,
> >
> > Before I get hung, drawn and quartered for what I am about
> > to say I would like to put it on record that: :
> >
> > 1.      I believe that the succesful passage of the Udall Bill is
> >         something to be devoutly wished, and strenuously
> >         worked for.
> >
> > 2.      I am aware that the research will benefit PWP in every
> >         country in the world, including myself and my fellow
> >         Australians.
> >
> > 3.      I am in awe of the intense efforts to get the bill passed,
> >         being made, both collectively and individually, by American
> >         PWP.
> >
> > Despite the above I have until recently felt that there was no way for
> > non US citizens to do more than cheer you on from the sidelines. Not
> > having the ability to vote against a politician rather invalidates any
> > attempt to put pressure on him/her.  In fact it is my belief that a
> > foriegner
> > attempting to usurp the rights and privileges of an  American would be
> > more likely to alienate your politicians than to win them to the cause.
> >
> > Is anyone aware of a protocol which will allow us into the campaign
> > in a meaningfull manner.  If such a protocol exists I will joyfully make
> > my contribution. If it does not,  I will remain on the sidelines.
> >
> > It is precisely because there is so much riding on this that we must
> > do it right.
> >
> > Dennis.
> >
> > ++++++++++++++++++++
> > Dennis Greene 47/10
> > [log in to unmask]
> > ++++++++++++++++++++
> >
> > ----------
> > >
> > > To anyone who thinks there is nothing they can do to help pass the Udall
> > bill
> > > if they don't have a Senator or Representative or if their Senators and
> > > Representative have already cosponsored, PLEASE CONTACT CONGRESSMAN
> > BLILEY.
> > >
> > > We ALL need the Udall bill.
> > > The Udall bill S.535,HR.1260 would authorize $100 million per year, for
> > up to
> > > 3 years, for disease research, establish ten research centers across the
> > > country, and create a national Parkinson's Disease Information
> > Clearinghouse.
> > > "It is imperative that we give our scientific researchers the necessary
> > > funding and support to combat this debilitating, degenerative disease that
> > > afflicts millions...  This bill will help us make significant sceintific
> > > progress in finding a cure for a disease that knows no boundaries, does
> > not
> > > discriminate and strikes without warning."  U.S. Senator John McCain
> > (R-AZ)
> > > upon introducing the Udall bill to the 105th Congress.
> > >
> > > To everyone who may benefit from the Udall BIll no matter where you live-
> > > Please contact:
> > > CONGRESSMAN THOMAS BLILEY  and convey the following message:
> > >
> > > "We have 56 Senators and 200 House Cosponsors on the Morris K. Udall Bill
> > for
> > > Parkinson's Disease Research S.535, HR.1260.  The Parkinson's community is
> > > determined to pass this bill.  We will not let it slip through the 105th
> > > Congress without a vote, as it did in the 104th.  I have Parkinson's
> > disease
> > > (I am a caregiver of a Parkinson's patient) and am counting on you,
> > > Congressman Bliley, to do everything in your power to help.  Please
> > cosponsor
> > > this bill and bring it to the floor for a vote."
> > >
> > > Telephone 1-800-962-3524  ask for Cong. Bliley's office
> > > Telephone Bliley's office directly 1-202-225-2815
> > > fax      202-225-0011
> > > email      [log in to unmask]
> > > snail       The Honorable Thomas Bliley
> > >                U.S. House of Representatives
> > >                Washington, DC 20515
> > >
> > > If you telephone, ask for Howard Cohen. Then say please give congressman
> > > Bliley the following message.  Leave your name and address so your call
> > can
> > > be tallied.  If they connect you to voice mail, read the above statement
> > but
> > > call again to speak personally to Mr. Cohen.
> > >
> > > Persistence pays off.  Calling again is not wrong and is expected and very
> > > powerful.  Don't be shy.
> > >
> > > If you choose to write, your entire letter can be just these 5 sentences.
> > >  Short but to the point.
> > > The best scenario for ALL of us is to do both.  Make a 2 minute phone
> > call to
> > > Congressman Bliley and then send a 5 sentence letter or postcard to him.
> > >
> > > Our goal--- Congressman Bliley gets more phone calls and more letters
> > asking
> > > him to make THE UDALL BILL A PRIORITY IN WASHINGTON.  Let him know we will
> > > KEEP CONTACTING HIM until the Udall Bill passes.
> > >
> Dennis..I am not familiar about protocall, but wish to express my
> personal feallings in regard to world wide participation. How can it do
> anything but good! For a politician to be made aware that this is a
> world wide concern would definitely make them wake up and take
> notice.Politics here in America is " by the people and for the people."
> I can't imagine your helping opinion would be misconstrued as "usurping
> our American priviliges" or.."alienating our politicians!" It would be
> pretty darn exciting to see many responses from countries around the
> world express their concerns to...lend a hand in stressing the urgency
> of passing the Udall Bill. This is not an election for the President or
> any other political office. Then I could see your concern. This is the
> 105th Congress where decisions are made that effect millions of lives.
> In this case..world-wide, not just America. This is the point to hit
> home.
>
> It is wonderful that this internet brings all nations together. Even
> more wonderful is the fact that people of other countries are listening
> and wanting to help.
>
> Many Kudos..Carol from Nevada. [log in to unmask]
AMEN  AMEN  AMEN    Walter