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Thank you Linda, i am going to call, That was worse than outrageous, that was just plain stupidity and unfortunely there are a lot of "Rushs" of this world that just don't have any knowledge on PD, but to make a remark like that to all the listeners.........OUCH! Diane -----Original Message----- >From: "[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Oct 24, 2006 9:04 PM >To: [log in to unmask] >Subject: What Does Rush Limbaugh know about PD? > >Demand an apology from Rush Limbaugh for his outrageous remarks about >Michael J Fox "faking" his Parkinson's symptoms. > >YOU can call The Rush Limbaugh Show program line between 12 Noon and >3PM Eastern Time at: 1-800-282-2882 > >You can e-mail at: [log in to unmask] > >You can fax at: 212-445-3963 > >You can write : >The Rush Limbaugh Show >1270 Avenue of the Americas >New York, NY 10020 > >CAMR Statement Supporting Michael J. Fox > >10/24/2006 7:36:00 PM >To: National Desk, Entertainment Reporter > >Contact: Carol Blymire of the Coalition for the Advancement of >Medical Research, 301-891-1113; 301-332-8090 (cell) or >[log in to unmask] > >WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a statement by >Sean Tipton, president, Coalition for the Advancement of Medical >Research: > >"Michael J. Fox has appeared in political ads in support of >candidates who are in favor of embryonic stem cell research and the >promise it holds for the millions of American patients with >Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cancer, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, and >other diseases and disorders. Those of us in the medical and >scientific community who work in this field, as well as those who are >afflicted with diseases and disorders that stem cell research can >have an impact on, are grateful for Michael's generous offer to be >the voice for the millions whose voices go unheard. > >"For Rush Limbaugh to claim that Michael was exaggerating his >symptoms, or "acting," during the taping of the video for sympathy is >appalling and, quite frankly, a desperate political cry for help. >Unfortunately, this callous disregard for millions of patients and >their families is characteristic of opponents of stem cell research. >As Americans, we must pull together and support those who are >suffering, and find ways to offer hope for better treatments and >cures. Politically motivated, uneducated and medically inaccurate >comments like Mr. Limbaugh's only serve to tear at the very fabric of >what this nation was founded upon. We at CAMR, along with the rest of >America, await a national public apology from Mr. Limbaugh, and hope >that voters will let their voices be heard on this issue in November." > >The Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR) is the >nation's leading pro-cures coalition. It is comprised of nationally- >recognized patient organizations, universities, scientific societies, >and foundations advocating for the advancement of breakthrough >research and technologies in regenerative medicine - including stem >cell research and somatic cell nuclear transfer - in order to cure >disease and alleviate suffering for individuals with life-threatening >illnesses and disorders. > >http://www.usnewswire.com/ > >Call > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] >In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn "No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth." Robert Southby ________________________________________ PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn