Dear Barb, Your post is part of a compassionate side that will perpetuate this list. Of course we will always have the sarcasm or emotional reactions that are a part of everyday life. And at times they may be warrented. However, it is true that we have a choice in how we respond. We may be defensive or might be just having one of the awful mood swings that everyone has but with PD it is moodswings to a higher degree. That does not mean we can't repond without making it personal. I know I am an idealist at times, but if anyone can tell me why they can't try to not make personal attacks on someone stating an opinion or conjecture, I would like to hear their side of it. Because, I find it hard to believe that issues solely were at the root of the statement made. In fact, the response seemed to be from a person whom had contempt building inside from previous posts. That is not an uncommon occurrence in my opinion. And althougn a person may misstate something he thought was true, one can respond to the mistatement and not the person. I am not going to say any more on the subject.(It's about time he got off his soap box!) Regards, Greg Leeman -----Original Message----- From: BBrock9404 <[log in to unmask]> To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN <[log in to unmask]> Date: Monday, March 23, 1998 7:24 PM Subject: Re: Compassion >Dear Greg, >I applaud your call for compassion. >Barb Brock >