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steve2470 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-23-05 05:36 PM
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Does anyone know the status of mandatory kid screenings for mental health?
I know they're trying to start it in Illinois. I know nothing about my home state, Florida. I'm totally opposed to it. If my kid needs help (god forbid), I'll take him myself.
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skooooo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-23-05 05:37 PM
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1. i bet it will never get off the ground..

..they're too incompetent and people won't go for it.
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walldude Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-23-05 05:42 PM
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2. Well considering they already passed
the law allowing all Americans to be tested starting with the kids. Don't be suprised if they start testing in schools next year. The Pharmaceutical companies are licking their chops over this...
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skooooo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-23-05 05:52 PM
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4. that is scary...

But I really don't think people are going to stand for it. Even conservatives do not like such interference. Something's gotta give.
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Angry Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-23-05 05:42 PM
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3. All I know are these latest articles....
Special Report
TeenScreen: The lawsuits begin
By Evelyn Pringle
Online Journal Contributing Writer

June 14, 2005
http://www.onlinejournal.com/Special_Reports/061405Pringle/061405pringle.html

and previously

Special Report
Bush's Texas Two-Step: TeenScreen and TMAP
By Evelyn Pringle
Online Journal Contributing Writer

May 27, 2005
http://www.onlinejournal.com/Special_Reports/052705Pringle/052705pringle.html

Also check here for your state's deal....
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Angry Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-23-05 08:56 PM
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5. Gah! Here's the missing link....
http://www.antidepressantsfacts.com/protect-your-children.htm
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OneBlueSky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jun-24-05 01:10 AM
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6. great summary of the whole issue . . . thanks . . . n/t
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