Charlotte, in my state at the moment we are not forced to state our party beliefs, but this may be the final year for this to be true. I find it strange that anyone could in all honesty say they are one party or the other and not vote their conscience for the candidate. It seems obvious to me that anyone who is in politics has to compromise his or her real beliefs to some degree to run. No one who *thinks* and is honest can say they follow the complete party line. I think sheep must be the only creatures that follow anything that closely. No one has all the answers for everyone and no political party should either. When we talk about saving anyone's quality of life or life itself for someone who is living and * breathing,* how can anyone on this list of caring people disagree about the process of how it is obtained? It boggles my mind that this isnt evident and true for all of you. If there is anyone on this list that could stand by and watch their husband/wife/family member or friend slowly change losing their quality of life and yet refuse any help for them that could be available--- I feel sorry for you I couldn't and wouldn't and won't! I said I would take help from any source for those I love and it is still true. * seattle* Audrey friend of pwp aussie John 49/42/38? friend of another in so carolina friend of another in shelton, wa