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Sincerely,Amy Philo214-705-0169 home817-793-8028 cellJoin the Coalition! Sign the Petition! Stop The MOTHERS Act!uniteforlife.org----- Forwarded Message ----From: News and alerts from www.MindFreedom.org mindfreedom-news@...Sent: Thu, January 7, 2010 1:48:38 AMSubject: *Tomorrow* Fri. 1/8: USA electroshock comments end

MindFreedom International - http://www.mindfreedom.orgUnited Independent Activism in Mental Health - please forward[To stop receiving these public news alerts see info at bottom.] Your Last Chance -- Spread the Word for Last Minute Blitz! Deadline is *Tomorrow* Friday, 8 January 2010, at 11:59 pm EST Demand the USA Investigate the Electroshock Device It Takes Seconds for You to Comment Via the WebThe US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has *never* investigated the psychiatric device used for electroshock or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).Instead of doing their job, the FDA is proposing re-labeling the shock device "low risk."You have only one more day to say "no" to the FDA's proposed reclassification from Class III

to Class II.FDA deadline for web comments is *tomorrow* Friday, 8 January 2010, 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time. (Or postal mail comments must be postdated by that date.)This could be your last chance for an official comment to the FDA about electroshock for a long time.The FDA says that quantity counts!~~~~~~~~~~ACT NOW:Go directly to the FDA web comment page about electroshock here:http://bit.ly/FDAECTAt the least say,"I oppose the FDA's proposed reclassification of the ECT device to Class II. The FDA should investigate the ECT device for safety and effectiveness. The FDA should call for Pre-Market Approval Applications for the device."Of course, if you add specific reasons and evidence, that is even better.But at the *very* least

register YOUR public opposition to FDA rubber stamping electroshock, NOW!FOR MORE INFOSee the MindFreedom Gateway "Say 'No!' to FDA Rubber Stamp!", click here:http://www.mindfreedom.org/shield/fda-ect/~~~~~~~~~~~~URGENT -- PLEASE FORWARD this last-minute news alert to all supportive people on and off Internet.~~~~~~~~~~~~TRY OUT MINDFREEDOM INTERNATIONAL, FREE!Special limited-time offer! Not yet a member of MindFreedom International?Get a FREE info packet with sample copy of the new MindFreedom Journal #50 plus a "Truth Brochure"!Just fill out this web form, and get your packet postal mailed (allow 2 to 6 weeks for delivery). CLICK HERE:http://my-mfi.org/node/115~~~~~~~~~~~~MindFreedom International:Twenty-four years of unity, independence and activism for real change in the mental health system.Start the new year as a MindFreedom member.To donate now, join, and get your new member packet with MindFreedom Journal #50 and Truth Brochure by air mail, click here:http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donateThere you can give online securely via PayPal. Or there's info about how to join via phone, postal mail or fax.~~~~~~~~~~~~If you did NOT receive this public news alert directly from the mindfreedom-news public e-mail alert system, please add your e-mail address to this free no-spam service, which does not require membership:http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-news~~~~~~~~~~~~Want to STOP getting these free public MFI news alerts?Two easy ways:1) UNSUBSCRIBE AUTOMATICALLY:Send a blank email from the e-mail address you want to remove to: mindfreedom-news-unsubscribe@...When you get the automatic unsubscribe confirmation message in a few moments be sure to reply. (If you do not receive that confirmation, check your spam filter.)2) ASK US:Have trouble getting off this list? Just e-mail to office@...If you e-mail from the *SAME* address where you

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Sincerely,Amy Philo214-705-0169 home817-793-8028 cellJoin the Coalition! Sign the Petition! Stop The MOTHERS Act!uniteforlife.org----- Forwarded Message ----From: News and alerts from www.MindFreedom.org mindfreedom-news@...Sent: Thu, January 7, 2010 1:48:38 AMSubject: *Tomorrow* Fri. 1/8: USA electroshock comments end

MindFreedom International - http://www.mindfreedom.orgUnited Independent Activism in Mental Health - please forward[To stop receiving these public news alerts see info at bottom.] Your Last Chance -- Spread the Word for Last Minute Blitz! Deadline is *Tomorrow* Friday, 8 January 2010, at 11:59 pm EST Demand the USA Investigate the Electroshock Device It Takes Seconds for You to Comment Via the WebThe US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has *never* investigated the psychiatric device used for electroshock or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).Instead of doing their job, the FDA is proposing re-labeling the shock device "low risk."You have only one more day to say "no" to the FDA's proposed reclassification from Class III

to Class II.FDA deadline for web comments is *tomorrow* Friday, 8 January 2010, 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time. (Or postal mail comments must be postdated by that date.)This could be your last chance for an official comment to the FDA about electroshock for a long time.The FDA says that quantity counts!~~~~~~~~~~ACT NOW:Go directly to the FDA web comment page about electroshock here:http://bit.ly/FDAECTAt the least say,"I oppose the FDA's proposed reclassification of the ECT device to Class II. The FDA should investigate the ECT device for safety and effectiveness. The FDA should call for Pre-Market Approval Applications for the device."Of course, if you add specific reasons and evidence, that is even better.But at the *very* least

register YOUR public opposition to FDA rubber stamping electroshock, NOW!FOR MORE INFOSee the MindFreedom Gateway "Say 'No!' to FDA Rubber Stamp!", click here:http://www.mindfreedom.org/shield/fda-ect/~~~~~~~~~~~~URGENT -- PLEASE FORWARD this last-minute news alert to all supportive people on and off Internet.~~~~~~~~~~~~TRY OUT MINDFREEDOM INTERNATIONAL, FREE!Special limited-time offer! Not yet a member of MindFreedom International?Get a FREE info packet with sample copy of the new MindFreedom Journal #50 plus a "Truth Brochure"!Just fill out this web form, and get your packet postal mailed (allow 2 to 6 weeks for delivery). CLICK HERE:http://my-mfi.org/node/115~~~~~~~~~~~~MindFreedom International:Twenty-four years of unity, independence and activism for real change in the mental health system.Start the new year as a MindFreedom member.To donate now, join, and get your new member packet with MindFreedom Journal #50 and Truth Brochure by air mail, click here:http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donateThere you can give online securely via PayPal. Or there's info about how to join via phone, postal mail or fax.~~~~~~~~~~~~If you did NOT receive this public news alert directly from the mindfreedom-news public e-mail alert system, please add your e-mail address to this free no-spam service, which does not require membership:http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-news~~~~~~~~~~~~Want to STOP getting these free public MFI news alerts?Two easy ways:1) UNSUBSCRIBE AUTOMATICALLY:Send a blank email from the e-mail address you want to remove to: mindfreedom-news-unsubscribe@...When you get the automatic unsubscribe confirmation message in a few moments be sure to reply. (If you do not receive that confirmation, check your spam filter.)2) ASK US:Have trouble getting off this list? Just e-mail to office@...If you e-mail from the *SAME* address where you

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Sincerely,Amy Philo214-705-0169 home817-793-8028 cellJoin the Coalition! Sign the Petition! Stop The MOTHERS Act!uniteforlife.org----- Forwarded Message ----From: News and alerts from www.MindFreedom.org mindfreedom-news@...Sent: Thu, January 7, 2010 1:48:38 AMSubject: *Tomorrow* Fri. 1/8: USA electroshock comments end

MindFreedom International - http://www.mindfreedom.orgUnited Independent Activism in Mental Health - please forward[To stop receiving these public news alerts see info at bottom.] Your Last Chance -- Spread the Word for Last Minute Blitz! Deadline is *Tomorrow* Friday, 8 January 2010, at 11:59 pm EST Demand the USA Investigate the Electroshock Device It Takes Seconds for You to Comment Via the WebThe US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has *never* investigated the psychiatric device used for electroshock or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).Instead of doing their job, the FDA is proposing re-labeling the shock device "low risk."You have only one more day to say "no" to the FDA's proposed reclassification from Class III

to Class II.FDA deadline for web comments is *tomorrow* Friday, 8 January 2010, 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time. (Or postal mail comments must be postdated by that date.)This could be your last chance for an official comment to the FDA about electroshock for a long time.The FDA says that quantity counts!~~~~~~~~~~ACT NOW:Go directly to the FDA web comment page about electroshock here:http://bit.ly/FDAECTAt the least say,"I oppose the FDA's proposed reclassification of the ECT device to Class II. The FDA should investigate the ECT device for safety and effectiveness. The FDA should call for Pre-Market Approval Applications for the device."Of course, if you add specific reasons and evidence, that is even better.But at the *very* least

register YOUR public opposition to FDA rubber stamping electroshock, NOW!FOR MORE INFOSee the MindFreedom Gateway "Say 'No!' to FDA Rubber Stamp!", click here:http://www.mindfreedom.org/shield/fda-ect/~~~~~~~~~~~~URGENT -- PLEASE FORWARD this last-minute news alert to all supportive people on and off Internet.~~~~~~~~~~~~TRY OUT MINDFREEDOM INTERNATIONAL, FREE!Special limited-time offer! Not yet a member of MindFreedom International?Get a FREE info packet with sample copy of the new MindFreedom Journal #50 plus a "Truth Brochure"!Just fill out this web form, and get your packet postal mailed (allow 2 to 6 weeks for delivery). CLICK HERE:http://my-mfi.org/node/115~~~~~~~~~~~~MindFreedom International:Twenty-four years of unity, independence and activism for real change in the mental health system.Start the new year as a MindFreedom member.To donate now, join, and get your new member packet with MindFreedom Journal #50 and Truth Brochure by air mail, click here:http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donateThere you can give online securely via PayPal. Or there's info about how to join via phone, postal mail or fax.~~~~~~~~~~~~If you did NOT receive this public news alert directly from the mindfreedom-news public e-mail alert system, please add your e-mail address to this free no-spam service, which does not require membership:http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-news~~~~~~~~~~~~Want to STOP getting these free public MFI news alerts?Two easy ways:1) UNSUBSCRIBE AUTOMATICALLY:Send a blank email from the e-mail address you want to remove to: mindfreedom-news-unsubscribe@...When you get the automatic unsubscribe confirmation message in a few moments be sure to reply. (If you do not receive that confirmation, check your spam filter.)2) ASK US:Have trouble getting off this list? Just e-mail to office@...If you e-mail from the *SAME* address where you

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Sincerely,Amy Philo214-705-0169 home817-793-8028 cellJoin the Coalition! Sign the Petition! Stop The MOTHERS Act!uniteforlife.org----- Forwarded Message ----From: News and alerts from www.MindFreedom.org mindfreedom-news@...Sent: Thu, January 7, 2010 1:48:38 AMSubject: *Tomorrow* Fri. 1/8: USA electroshock comments end

MindFreedom International - http://www.mindfreedom.orgUnited Independent Activism in Mental Health - please forward[To stop receiving these public news alerts see info at bottom.] Your Last Chance -- Spread the Word for Last Minute Blitz! Deadline is *Tomorrow* Friday, 8 January 2010, at 11:59 pm EST Demand the USA Investigate the Electroshock Device It Takes Seconds for You to Comment Via the WebThe US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has *never* investigated the psychiatric device used for electroshock or Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).Instead of doing their job, the FDA is proposing re-labeling the shock device "low risk."You have only one more day to say "no" to the FDA's proposed reclassification from Class III

to Class II.FDA deadline for web comments is *tomorrow* Friday, 8 January 2010, 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time. (Or postal mail comments must be postdated by that date.)This could be your last chance for an official comment to the FDA about electroshock for a long time.The FDA says that quantity counts!~~~~~~~~~~ACT NOW:Go directly to the FDA web comment page about electroshock here:http://bit.ly/FDAECTAt the least say,"I oppose the FDA's proposed reclassification of the ECT device to Class II. The FDA should investigate the ECT device for safety and effectiveness. The FDA should call for Pre-Market Approval Applications for the device."Of course, if you add specific reasons and evidence, that is even better.But at the *very* least

register YOUR public opposition to FDA rubber stamping electroshock, NOW!FOR MORE INFOSee the MindFreedom Gateway "Say 'No!' to FDA Rubber Stamp!", click here:http://www.mindfreedom.org/shield/fda-ect/~~~~~~~~~~~~URGENT -- PLEASE FORWARD this last-minute news alert to all supportive people on and off Internet.~~~~~~~~~~~~TRY OUT MINDFREEDOM INTERNATIONAL, FREE!Special limited-time offer! Not yet a member of MindFreedom International?Get a FREE info packet with sample copy of the new MindFreedom Journal #50 plus a "Truth Brochure"!Just fill out this web form, and get your packet postal mailed (allow 2 to 6 weeks for delivery). CLICK HERE:http://my-mfi.org/node/115~~~~~~~~~~~~MindFreedom International:Twenty-four years of unity, independence and activism for real change in the mental health system.Start the new year as a MindFreedom member.To donate now, join, and get your new member packet with MindFreedom Journal #50 and Truth Brochure by air mail, click here:http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donateThere you can give online securely via PayPal. Or there's info about how to join via phone, postal mail or fax.~~~~~~~~~~~~If you did NOT receive this public news alert directly from the mindfreedom-news public e-mail alert system, please add your e-mail address to this free no-spam service, which does not require membership:http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-news~~~~~~~~~~~~Want to STOP getting these free public MFI news alerts?Two easy ways:1) UNSUBSCRIBE AUTOMATICALLY:Send a blank email from the e-mail address you want to remove to: mindfreedom-news-unsubscribe@...When you get the automatic unsubscribe confirmation message in a few moments be sure to reply. (If you do not receive that confirmation, check your spam filter.)2) ASK US:Have trouble getting off this list? Just e-mail to office@...If you e-mail from the *SAME* address where you

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