In a message dated 5/20/04 2:01:42 AM, [log in to unmask] writes: << I am sponsoring an platform amendment to the biannual Maine Democratic Party convention. It is going into the Platform Committee on Friday, May 21,and hopefully to be debated this Saturday, May 22, at the state convention. My amendment adds the three words, "adult and embryonic" to the current draft.platform, which supports stem cell research, but does not mention embryonic cell lines, unless my "friendly amendment": succeeds. >> Ivan, Hear, hear! I hope your amendment passes and that you get to speak from the floor. Also that your snackers leave a decent number of your tulips intact! With admiration, Kathleen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn