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Helen, I have often wondered why or if there is much political activity on this list. There may be more than we know. I am certainly active via mail to my legislator and senators. It does get discouraging, doesn't it? bye, Nita LIST Helen K. Mason wrote: > In a message dated 7/5/99 2:01:07 AM, [log in to unmask] writes: > > "Our lives begin to end > the day we become silent > about things that matter.. > ...Martin Luther King,Jr. > > Dear Friends > The quote at the end of Camilla's post is what I feel is happening with the > list. How many have writen letters to legislators stating their > disappointment with what is NOT happening with Parkinson's Disease > research---the legislators have the new meds and treatments yes, even the > cure in their hands. > What does it take to get you all involved in some way? Even a phone call to > legislators local offices will help. This week many of them are home and > doing town meetings. Call their offices and find out where and when the > meetings are held and go to them or make an appointment and go see the > senators and reps. Tell they you want the 1997 Udall Bill fully funded for > Parkinson's Disease focussed research and you want it now. Those of us that > went to the Forum and walked or rode those long halls in wheelchairs can't do > it alone. We need you all to help. > Become proactive please. > > Helen Mason