On Sat, 19 Oct 1996, Martin Bayne wrote: > As Americans, we have this interesting way of insisting that the > Universe operate in a fashion consistent with our whims. Take the Pope. > (why do I suddenly feel like Henny Youngman)? I'm not a Catholic, but > give me a break and cut this guy some slack. If he doesn't want to > announce to the world that he has PD, why is it so hard to honor his > request? Yes, I'm grateful for what Ali has done to further our cause, > but that was *his* call. The fact that we have Parkinson's ENTITLES US > TO NOTHING - we have no special rights, demands or accommodations. > > Now, having stepped down from my soap box, I will only say... > Crush the Evil Atlanta Empire -- Go Yankees! C'mon, Martin, give Atlanta some slack (too.)