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Dear Theresa, Thank you for your response to my comments regarding Senator Frist's support of embryonic stem cell research. My remarks were made in response to Gerry's post on this issue. Gerry stated that she thanks a person who decides his opinion was wrong or changes his mind when he becomes better informed and that she dislikes the low blows that come out of postings here on this List. My response (I feel) was to explain the reasons why Senator Frist might deserve a certain amount of criticism and that, while his support of ESCR is a dramatic and most welcome turn of events, I do not thank him for the precious time that has been lost. I'm sorry that you feel that some of us "revel" in making disparaging comments...believe me, I would much rather "revel" in a cure for Parkinson's disease. I'm sorry that you feel that we are caught up in putting Republicans down...Up until the election of 2004, I had voted Republican all of my adult life. I'm sorry that you feel we hate president Bush...hate is not the word I would use...fear, distrust and anger seem the more appropriate terms. Fear of the power one person holds in determining the fate of this very important research. Distrust of the motives behind this power. Anger that we've lost four years while waging an ongoing battle to get to where we are now. Yes, I agree that there is wisdom in the saying "Keep your mouth shut once the sale is made." I will agree that this sale has been made when I see the signature on the dotted line: When HR-810 is passed in the Senate ( of course this will be determined when it is put to vote and I assume that Senator Frist will have some influence in that decision.) When President Bush does not veto it. I hope that this post serves to convey my feelings on this issue without being rude or offensive. I know that there are two sides to the issue of embryonic stem cell research and that sometimes discussions can become quite passionate. Illness, disability, pain and suffering are passionate issues...Embryos, right to life and when life begins are passionate issues. It seems inevitable that the political, spiritual and educational aspects of stem cell research will be discussed on this forum along with other issues that relate to Parkinson's disease. I hope that we can do so with respect and understanding. Dee ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn