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Because I believe Rayilyn Brown has made a valid point about the spread of misinformation regarding research that I believe is central to finding a cure for Parkinson's, I have sent the following letter of support for her story suggestion along with a copy of that suggestion to 60 Minutes, 20/20, Dateline, Nightline and 48 Hours. Anyone thinking of doing the same, please feel free to use any part of my letter that you may find useful. <start of letter> I urge you to investigate the claim by Rayilyn Brown that opponents of embryonic stem cell (ESC) research have been effectively misinforming the American public and news media by grossly exaggerating the benefits of experimental adult stem cell (ASC) treatment methodologies in arresting or curing degenerative diseases such as Parkinsons. By overstating the successes of adult stem cell treatments, the opponents of embryonic stem cell research would have us believe that available research dollars are far better spent on ASC research of which they approve rather than on ESC research which they believe to be intrinsically immoral. The best way to lower health care costs is to find the cures to the diseases that plague us. Stem cell research offers that hope provided its results are not politicized or distorted. The American public is entitled to the truth about the potential effectiveness of adult stem cell research vis-a-vis embryonic stem cell research. I believe Ms. Brown's story merits full, honest and accurate investigative reporting. I hope you will bring this news worthy story to your program audience. Robert M. Johnson Holbrook, MA att: Rayilyn Brown's story suggestion <end of letter> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn