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It's Not OK to Kill!

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Some Oklahomans won't ever get it, but here's hoping they will. I can understand some of their concerns, but it would have been really nice if these "lawmakers" had actually taken the time to hear the bill. It would have been nice if they had taken the time to review the laws of the states that have already passed similar laws. It would have been nice, but I guess nice isn't part of their vocabulary.

ASD is a ND so what's up with HI denial?

Don't you just love the wonderful world of acronyms (or made up abbreviations)? I came across a blog today that brought a concern of mine back to the foreground.  It's the issue of the autism health coverage laws. Many states have adopted a partial law.  Meaning, if a ND (neurological disorder) is already covered by health insurance (HI), then a person with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) cannot be denied coverage. Other states, have ignored even hearing the legislature (i.e OKLAHOMA). I remember when I voiced my disdain in a local newspaper over my state legislators pushing Nick's Law aside.  As I read one reader's comment, I couldn't help but wonder if this person would feel the same way... had the child needing health insurance been theirs? With the rise in autism diagnoses every year, I don't understand why some people choose to turn a deaf ear to the issue.  I refuse to believe that these people are egoists. I refuse to believe that. What will it take to...