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Make sure and take the time to thank 60 minutes for their coverage (albeit brief) of their coverage of Jim Finn! As I'm sure you all know, the media plays such an integral role in shaping public opinion. They can be accessed by http://www.cbs.com/navbar/feedback.html Melanie Sweeney Dear 60 minutes I appreciated your coverage of Parkinson's sufferrer Jim Finn on your program dated June 21, 1998. Though I do not personally suffer from Parkinson's disease, my father-in-law does, and the physical changes made by the disease to him as well as the demands it has placed on those who love him are great. Parkinson's is a disease that robs those people who have jobs, children, responsibilities and abilities of their level of functioning, leaving them with an incurable disease that consumes one's energy, financial resources and ultimately ability to care for onesself. There are medicines to combat some of the symptoms of the disease, but they are expensive and cause side effects, and do not work reliably for long periods of time. Treatments such as the fetal pig implant are a great stride toward managing the effects of the disease and enable it's sufferers to resume productive lives, as well as bringing back ability to enjoy productive life. Attention by the media to treatments such as this provide heightened awareness among millions of viewers and improve the chances that changes will occur. Thank you Melanie D. Sweeney