Dear Friends, Just a brief note to let you know that the 3000 delegates at the Maine Democratic Convention voted in favor of including the following amendment to the party platform, on Saturday, May 18: "We support the Parkinson's Research, Education and Assistance Act, and all other efforts to cure Parkinson's, and other debilitating diseases." My two-minute speech brought a standing ovation--I was overwhelmed by the response. More details later in the week will follow. Ivan Suzman ([log in to unmask])