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It appears to me that some people are fortunate enough to be sheltered from the activities of anti-abortion zealots and specifically 'Operation Rescue's' activities. Albert Young said that "carrying placards falls into the same classification as wearing a ribbon for this or that." I have to disagree. Every week, near my three year old daughter's pre-school, anti-abortion activists protest in front of the local Planned Parenthood. This is not a tasteful, mature contrast in opinions. The protesters, for many months now, have been displaying placards (5 foot by 7 foot!) showing a graphic, bloody, dismembered full-term baby. There has also been local activism trying to balance free speech with these offensive displays (by so-called 'pro-life' groups!). I have no illusion that anyone can change the view of the zealots who lead these groups, however I agree that there are a lot of well-meaning gullible people who know no better than to believe lies such as the Udall Bill would have newborn babies killed for their brain tissue. My compliments to Margaret Tuchman for her excellent and constructive suggestions about how to educate and promote the truth. I agree that the real enemy is IGNORANCE and I'd like to add APATHY. In the Parkinson's arena, let's all do our part to find the cure!! Lynn Fielder (34/2.5) [log in to unmask]