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I think we have got to debate the fetal tissue/abortion issue on the list. Rightly or wrongly, when a press release goes out saying "Hopeful treatment for Parkinson's involes fetal tissue", we're into some sticky medical ethics discussions. We, people with an interest in Parkinson's, need to be able to have an educated debate about this with our legislators, doctors, friends, family, and donors. If start that debate now, amongst ourselves, we will be better equipped to make sure "the world" doesn't do something against our interests because "the world" misuderstand what's involved, and what the benefits are. I personally have learnt a lot so far about the different opinions around the pro choice/pro life issue, and how it involves Parkinson's treatments. I'd welcome a calm and respectful debate (which I think we are capable of having), and that will help us influence that debate with the wider public. Dennis Greene's criteria are excellent tools to help us BTW..... Simon --------- My opinions are my own, NIP's opinions are theirs ---------- Simon J. Coles Email: [log in to unmask] New Information Paradigms Work Phone: +44 1344 778783 http://www.nipltd.com/ Work Fax: +44 1344 772510 =============== Life is too precious to take seriously ===============