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Dear Ivan, Why do you have to use the Parkinson's list as a forum to discuss your gayness? Do you hear the rest of us discussing our sexuality? It is a moot point. To you I know it is not, but to those of us who are on the list to discuss the very real issues of Parkinson's, (and yes, to you, your gayness is very much part of your Parkinson's, I know), but to us, it is not. Let it go. I don't believe the members of this list come across as homophobic at all. However, they are saying, let us not stray from the central issue that is so important to clue the rest of the world in on. -if, per chance, there was an Oprah show on Parksinsons.- and that is to educate the world on the devastation of, and lack of funds for Parkinson's disease. Don't confuse it with another contraversial issue such as homosexuality. That is another show. This bothers you I know. You don't want it to be "another show". You are saying." I am gay. I am a PWP. Give me due respect". But, the reality is, in the current state of this country, people have a long way to go on your issue of homosexuality. The world ( the people who we need to help in the fight for this disease) are not ready to hear on national T.V. about the two issues together.It may not seem fair, but that is the way it is, and we have to work with what we have. Don't give up the fight. I do empathize. But, we need our very own separate , one-issue- only, one-focus only forum when it comes to national exposure. Thanks for listening. Sue Southworth, caregiver for mom 72/18