> Marsye, there is *no* guarantee that, even if stem-cell research were > funded by the government, you would be able to afford the implants. > Medicare traditionally drags its feet when it comes to funding new > treatments. Only those with money will probably be able to obtain the > implants. > > We now live in a country where the rich have magnificent health care while > the poor obtain only the basics. I've seen that reality played out time > and again in the hospital in which I work. I shall use Bobīs reply: > That doesn't make it right; and citizens should oppose this vigorously. A health system that only lets the wealthy benefit from medical advances is not a health system.....I didnīt look at you address, do you live in Africa? Maryse ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn