Tony Judt who often writes for the New York Review of Books (This magazine doesn't just comment on books)and is the director of the Remarque institute at NYU has a wonderful article in the January 14 publication on ALS. This is not a commentary on the clinical issues but rather one that address the human condition of the disease. He, to my surprise, is a sufferer. It can not be read by anyone with MG or PN, Lupus, etc, without coming to the conclusion that we are very lucky group when we fully undestand what someone with ALS must live with. You can find the magazine on the Internet.