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It is Sunday -- soapbox time in London's Hyde Park, and on this listserv. Nine people responded to my offer to get information about the candidates in their area. On 10/9, I asked that those of you who have no access to an internet browser, to email me your zip code and address. I would then, try to get you information about the candidates in your area. The importance of being informed about the position of candidates cannot be underestimated! We have to assess who are in the political arena and we have to assemble as large a group as possible to be actively contacting politicians: friends and foes alike. With my original post I hoped to accomplish these objectives: 1/ provide information about local elections; who's running & what their position has been on the Udall bill 2/ find a national geographic representation of PWP 3/ discover 'hidden' talents that could be harnessed to further our cause 4/ find volunteers to assume responsibilites 5/ provide tools for you to do your own research about the candidates Now I need to add a few more items to this 'wish list': 1/ in order to reach a maximum population of voters interested in our plight, we must have a national list of all support groups. There are just not enough of us on this list to affect the outcome of every race. 2/ get ideas on how to best increase our sphere of influence? For example, what do we desire/expect from the organizations that represent us: American Parkinson Disease Association -- 800-223-2732 National Parkinson Foundation --- 800-327-4545 Parkinson's Disease Foundation -- 800-457-6676 United Parkinson Foundation -- 312-733-1893 The Parkinson's Institute -- 408-734-2800 Parkinson's Action Network -- 800-850-4726 Realize that elections are just around the corner -- there is not much time! Margaret Tuchman(54yrs,dx1980) [log in to unmask] *******************************************************************