Hi Helen,
Just got back Sunday.
Loved your message--spot on target, Helen.
It was wonderful being in WDC with you, Wendy and the
others.
Charlotte
> 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
