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On 24 May 2004 at 12:15, Joe Thome wrote: > The only reason I have written the above is that you, on this list, > besmirched my reputation. Joe, There was no attempt to "besmirch your reputation". That would be the same as what Ray and others are trying to do with our president. My definition of "yellow journalism" is that of writing which concentrates on the *personal* rather than on the issues. If one does not like what a politician is doing, then work to get him/her out of office. The issue of the war in Iraq, and whether it is a good idea or not, has little to do with Parkinson's disease. On the other hand, freedom of speech provides that anyone can post here on any subject. If, however, those posts are made with prejudice (as I think some were), they can be (and should be) called what they are. I happened to use the term "yellow journalism", which is milder than some others which I could have used. Frank's words (earlier) bear repeating: >>I am afraid your words will fall on deaf ears though. The people who are mouthing the disrespect on this board have lost hope and their purpose in life has shifted to the adolescent pleasure they get from bringing others down and blaming others for their condition. Unfortunately when they do that they destroy the support organization that many depend on. They make people with different beliefs but equal suffering feel unwelcome. They make others on this list with different beliefs the source of their problems.<< This List is deteriorating and I suspect that it could lose its functionality as a place for the exchange of information concerning Parkinson's disease. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 <http://www.rafink.com/> "Ex Tristitia Virtus" Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be given after a formal, in-person, consultation between doctor and patient. ********************************************** ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn