In a message dated 1/25/04 2:01:44 AM, [log in to unmask] writes: << The only true enemy of this group is this terrible disease. Unite to offer support of those who are cursed with it. >> I realize Frank expresses the feelings of many...yet I must say I do feel supported when I see debate on the list about the intersection of things political and things PD. I don't always join in, and sometimes when I'm pressed for time I hit the delete key. But if that debate weren't there, I'd miss it. A board that consisted entirely of commiseration, constipation, and meds would make me want to jump out the window. Controversy and passionate advocacy expressed on the board make me feel alive and, in a curious way, blessed rather than cursed. Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn