Re: Mis-impression of advocacy--caution needed

[Kathleen Cochran <CochranK@xxxxxxx>]

In a message dated 8/17/2001 11:45:05 AM, flintec@xxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< We are encouraged to tell our personal stories, and that is good BUT we
should also be very sure to include the fact that we are advocating for
millions of others, even those yet unborn ! >>

How true. For me, as a young onset, early stage PWP, there is certainly
self-interest involved in advocacy, but I am equally if not more concerned
for the future welfare of legions of people behind me, who include my two
sons as well as all the unborn. The value of stem cell research isn't just
that it may yield a cure for those in whom the disease has progressed far
enough to be diagnosable; it's also that it may lead to identification of
markers and risk factors, early detection, and better neuroprotective
measures.

<<It would never have  occurred to me that a reader would have the reaction
he did, but he may not be the only one ! >>

No doubt about it - there are lots of folks who think like that reader. What
a wonderful letter you wrote to in response to his reaction!

Kathleen

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