there's been a storm of controversy surrounding michael j. fox's appearance in several political ads supporting democrats. fox is visibly suffering from the effects of his parkinson's and he goes on to say that not all politics are local, and that a vote cast in any state for a congressman who is against stem-cell research is a vote against millions of americans. i'm not sure i agree with his sentiment that not all politics is local, because i think he misunderstands the essence of his argument. all politics is local, that's why it does matter in a larger sense that we choose our votes wisely.
he has been criticized by that idiot rush limbaugh for faking his illness and for exaggerating his disease, which i truly think is despicable and disrespectful. but i think what is interesting is that people are blaming him for sensationalizing his disease by schilling for candidates. i have to say, i am biased because i have admired him for years and i agree with stem cell research, but more power to you. if you have the power to sway public opinion for a cause that you care for, amen. add to the fact that he's not asking for money, he's asking people to think and make an informed decision in a few days. so many americans are blind to the realities of illnesses like parkinson's, and if they are shocked by his appearance, maybe they would be moved to consider how much we need medical advancements in research.
if you look at in in the bigger context, michael j. fox has always been political. he started lobbying for stem cell research very early into his public outing as a parkinson's patient. and finally, join me for a stroll down memory tv lane, alex p. keaton on family ties was always passionate about politics.. sadly, as a republican... but, it's okay, the mistakes and innocence of youth!
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