I am following up on my previous articles about asking the government to respond to the new autism rates. I have sent out emails to several government officials and am waiting for replies. So far, no one has replied. I can understand why Senators from different states may not want to reply. I am not their constituent. Although, I think that the fact that my readers are from all over the United States, would be a good reason to respond.
So, what does that say for Senator Kay Hagan and Senator Richard Burr? I am one of their constituents. Out of everyone that I have emailed so far, they should have been the first to reply. Why haven’t they? Do they think that autism isn’t an important enough issue to address? Is it not glamorous enough for them? Do they think that since we do not pour money into their campaigns, that we are not worthy of their attention?
There’s a reason we do not pour money into their campaigns. We are using it to take care of our family and children. Do they even realize how much it costs to take care of a child that is autistic? Do they realize how much money out of our pockets are spend every year to ensure that our children are taken care of? We go into debt, because we have to do what is necessary to give our children the help they need.
I wish that they would take a day and spend it with a family that is raising an autistic child. Then, maybe they will start to realize how much help we need. I am tired of being ignored. I am tired of the Band-Aids they use with us and say that they are supporting our children and families.
Maybe I am going too far. It may not be their fault that they have not responded to my emails. It could be that their staff just doesn’t think it is important. On the other hand, their staff represents them. Doesn’t it amount to the same thing? Burr and Hagan have dismissed autism as a concern. They are ignoring our plea for help. When election time comes around, I may have to take a look at someone else to elect.
