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Hi all, I suggest we look at the Parkinsn List Charter for guidance. The guidelines do not prohibit political discussions. They do say : "Subscribers are responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with the policies contained in this Charter or Guidelines. Parkinsn membership is multi-national, multi-cultural and multi-denominational; therefore, Parkinsn is not the forum for promoting or criticizing ethnicity or religion. Since we are a multi-national community, care has to be taken so as not offend the sensibilities of multi-ethnic members. Off-color postings and comments damage our cohesiveness. Subscribers are free to discuss ideas, but disparaging remarks directed toward those who adhere to different viewpoints are not acceptable. Keeping the spirit of loving, caring and respecting one another in the forefront in Parkinsn List discussions and the focus balanced with those ideals in mind is an important goal." I think that the current problem is not in the topics being discussed but in the manner that a few listmembers have been responding to other listmembers. As a number of others have already stated, we should respond to one another with courtesy and with respect for differening viewpoints. No one should not be criticized or bashed for their opinions and beliefs. I do not believe that creating a separate list for politics is a good idea . These issues are of vital importance to our lives as PWP. Full list Guidelines are at: http://parkinsons-information-exchange-network-online.com/parkinsn.html Linda Herman ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn