In a message dated 7/22/03 4:42:39 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << Late last night I was questioning the legitimacy of using patients to influence health policy decisions.... I have a talk to give before a group of college undergraduates heading for careers in cell biology who are gathering to discuss, among other things, the stem cell debate. I am the patient advocate representative on the stem cell panel. >> Greg, What a thoughtful and moving post. I'm in agreement with your friend. I also think it takes a lot of courage to be a patient advocate and I thank you wholeheartedly for your activism. Admiringly, Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn