I see that you are a Perry supporter ;-)
Your info was helpful, as one of the few things I know about Perry was his support for the *mandatory* STD vaccination of minor girls.
Perry has said the cervical cancer vaccine is no different than the one that protects children against polio.
“If there are diseases in our society that are going to cost us large amounts of money, it just makes good economic sense, not to mention the health and well being of these individuals to have those vaccines available,” he said.
Texas allows parents to opt out of inoculations by filing an affidavit stating that he or she objected to the vaccine for religious or philosophical reasons.
http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/5546651.html
Uh...please get your facts straight. Either 1) You are ignorant of the facts or 2) You are deliberately trying to mislead.
No...it was not mandatory. As with all vaccinations in Texas...there was a way to opt out. Parents could opt out and still have their children attend public schools.
Perry has his faults for sure. But, unlike most politicians, when he makes a mistake and the people tell him they don't like it...he LISTENS to the will of the people because that is what elected officials are SUPPOSED to do.
As far as this bill is concerend: It was brought up in regular session...and passed the house unanimously (if I recall correctly). It got stuck in the senate because of some dem sowed fears.
You don't put things on the special session in Texas (If you are the Gov) if you 1) Don't think they will pass and 2) Don't want them to pass.
they now know they have the votes in the senate...and this is why it was added to the special session.