Gordon Brown's son has been diagnosed with the condition. An issue that affects many ordinary people is now being personally experienced by a man who has the power and influence to do something about it. Do you think he will?
2006-11-30 07:55:20 · 9 answers · asked by Mark J 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Your cynicism even puts mine to shame.
2006-11-30 08:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Pit Bull 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It would be possible to channel funding for a specific disease or illness (AIDS research is an example of where it can happen).
However it should be remembered that, unlike George W Bush, this Government gives money to fund stem-cell research, which, amongst other things, is working towards a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
Already progress is being made; it was said when the news about Gordon Brown's son was announced that the average life-expectancy for someone with CF was their early-30's; when I was a child I went to school with a girl with CF who died at the age of 9.
2006-12-02 07:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by Timothy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a very cynical view to think that Brown will divert money to Cystic Fibrosis research all of a sudden, and I can't believe he would do that. However, there's no doubt that this news (which was revealed by a Sun reporter, not the Browns) has generated publicity and raised awareness of this disease, which will lead to an increase in charitable donations.
I also don't doubt that Brown himself will continue to support Cystic Fibrosis charities thus keeping their profile high, not necessarily out of self interest, but out of the greater awareness that first hand experience brings.
Let's hope that the revenue that the extra publicity generates will bring us closer to a cure for this horrible disease, not just for Fraser Brown but for all children
2006-11-30 08:15:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Without a doubt, Gordon Brown will funnel funds for Cystic Fibrosis from other less fashionable diseases so his precious child will get the best possible chance. I pity the parents and their children who will lose out to this.
2006-11-30 09:08:07 · answer #4 · answered by A True Gentleman 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Would you not do everything in your power to help your baby? I would, even if it meant ridicule from the public,
Maybe C/F sufferers have waited for this to happen so they will be put on the map and see some extensive research carried out. Its not just breast cancer that deserves all the research money.
2006-11-30 22:22:01 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Seems a bit like Christopher Reeve doesn't it.
Before he got paralysed - he didn't give a flying ****.
Then he becomes paralysed. So what do you do? Donate money to charity to research your own illness, and everyone thinks you're a Saint.
I hope Brown's son doesn't have too bad a time.
2006-11-30 20:35:29 · answer #6 · answered by J2809 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No GB will not ,as it would mean that all should get the benefit.
GB will go to the private sector and pay for his own solution as he can afford it, a nanny and special school etc.
You just watch and see.
2006-11-30 23:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by ian d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not, but it might help him to understand that apart from an unbearable tax burden we are all lumbered with, there are other issues that affect our lives.
Materialism fades into insignificance when tragedy, trauma and terminal illness enters our lives. I hope he and his family are strong and can deal with this dreadful situation.
2006-11-30 08:23:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Good question. I think he will try to do something about it now that his family are personally effect by this condition.
2006-11-30 08:23:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋