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Having read the article by Michael Kinsley of the Washington Post ( thanks Murray, once again, for your diligence in seeking out and forwarding this timely information) I am struck by its content and how it relates to a recent interview of George W's mother Barbara on a recent interview talk show. When the host of the show asked Mrs. Bush about her health and her perspective on her mortality, she responded in saying that she and George Senior were in relatively fine health and aside from their ages and a bit of back trouble that they were doing well. She added that she hoped that when her time came, it would be quickly (or words to that effect) because she did not wish to linger and become a "bore." I thought as I heard that, "Yes...I wish Barbara the best. I certainly do not wish that she should ever bore anyone." Take this in context with the Bush policy on stem cell research and I think there develops a picture of superficiality and self-centeredness that seems to permeate the thinking of this powerful family. Is it possible that so many years of presidency, vice- presidency and governorships have given them the perception that they are somehow morally, socially and scientifically omnipotent? Does president Bush take into consideration the advice and wisdom of 40 Nobel Laureates when they plead the case for embryonic research and its promise for cures? Has he even taken the time to understand and differentiate this science? I really think not. It seems that he has his perceptions (well thought out or not) and that will be the rule of the land. In the meantime valuable time is being squandered and the sufferings of those who need this research goes on. So folks...keep up the hope, be strong and try to endure....but, never, never, ever become a "bore." Dee ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn