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Thursday, March 30, 2006

Blunt Runs From Those Who Can't



I had the opportunity to go to Jefferson City with Paraquad for Disability Rights Legislative Day.
Where we worked to convince our Senators and Representatives that the laws they have been passing serverly impact the lives of those of us who have Disabilities. We were working to stop legislation such Photo Id to vote, which has already been found to be Uncontitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court and TABOR which would place a constitutional addmendmet on the ballot to cap spending in the state govornment of Missouri.
Also we were working to bring back a Medicaid Buy in for Workers with Disabilities. Which would provide insurance coverage to those who can't get insurace through normal channels because we have prexistion medical conditions. Also issues like Non-Medical Eligible Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Services And Durable Medical Equipment which are of extreme importance to those with disabilities.
The one thing that struck me the most was Gov Matt Blunt fled the state on this day and was on the other side of the planet for some reason or another. I personally belive he is politcaly affaid of people with Disabilities and does not represent us as govornor. Last year he and his posie of bodygaurds literaly ran away in the halls of the capital from disabled constituants who wanted to address him. This is not right as he has no rights to run from us and has the responsibility to serve as our Head Representaive for the state of Missouri.
Overall it was a picture perfect day and I hope we have got our point accross to our state govornment. Posted by Picasa