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In a message dated 8/17/2001 11:45:05 AM, [log in to unmask] writes: << We are encouraged to tell our personal stories, and that is good BUT we should also be very sure to include the fact that we are advocating for millions of others, even those yet unborn ! >> How true. For me, as a young onset, early stage PWP, there is certainly self-interest involved in advocacy, but I am equally if not more concerned for the future welfare of legions of people behind me, who include my two sons as well as all the unborn. The value of stem cell research isn't just that it may yield a cure for those in whom the disease has progressed far enough to be diagnosable; it's also that it may lead to identification of markers and risk factors, early detection, and better neuroprotective measures. <<It would never have occurred to me that a reader would have the reaction he did, but he may not be the only one ! >> No doubt about it - there are lots of folks who think like that reader. What a wonderful letter you wrote to in response to his reaction! Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn