Re: A Plea and Candid Opinion--[Fwd: "Three Generations of Parkinson's: A Crisis of Faith"]

[Linda J Herman <ljherman1@xxxxxxxx>]

Dear Charlotte and list members,
      What a powerful and moving letter. I cannot imagine how anyone
could read it and not be affected. It is outrageous that a US Senator
using tactics as Sen. Brownback has done,could block the research that
could help and save the lives of countless people throughout the world.
         I guess all we can do is keep on fighting -  and hope that
eventually we will win -- at  leeast for our kids. We can fight with our
votes -- many thanks to Phil TOmpkins -- for all the information on the
Senate Candidates' stands on stem cell research - not easy to find. We
can also hope that the research will advance in the rest of the world,
wiith or without the US Senate's approval, although "with"  and with NIH
funding would be so much better.
       Today is Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year, and as I have done
for the last 5 new years  -- I add to my wishes of  L'shanah tovah  (a
happy new year) -- May this be the year that Parkinson's is cured.

Best,
Linda