The One... story about Sarah Palin that I got all riled up about with no one to talk to

Of all the stories getting attention, then getting fact-checked, and remaining in some spotlight (the AP tells me what the world follows) about Sarah Palin, I'm surprised that this piece, via feministing, hasn't entered the arena.

While she was mayor of Wasilla, victims of sexual assault were charged ($300-$1200) for the rape kits at the hospital/clinic. Someone on opedna commented that Illinois also did. Some research from other readers unearthed that Illinois actually has coverage for up to $27,000 for rape victims, insured or not, for care- and they'll never even get a bill. Guess which Senator running for prez was behind that?
Read on... http://opedna.com/2008/09/08/wasilla-police-billed-sexual-assault-victims-for-rape-kits/
and about the Illinois part: http://opedna.com/2008/09/09/important-updates-to-wasilla-police-billed-sexual-assault-victims-for-their-own-rape-kits/