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Chris van der Linden wrote:

> It is a shame that in some Western countries, including Belgium, two kinds
> of health care exist, one for the well-to-do and one for the less fortunate
> people, even though they all have the same disease. You could argue that
> funding for PD research may be reduced for the benefit of the care of those
> who cannot afford the right medicine or surgery and continue to be
> invalidated.

I believe this is probably true universally.  This brings to mind the old dictum

that 'the rich get richer while the poor get the children'.  The corollary, of
course, is that money provides all advantages; but if enough is provided
to fulfill the promise of the Udall Bill, a cure will be found.

Michel