EXCELLENT post hibbs, I'm glad many of us are not only watching the fight to keep OP's alive but also the fight to get us and the elderly cheaper medication here in the US. This in an interesting article, here is one that sums the Governor's point of view much quicker:
http://www.affordabledrugs.il.gov/

ALSO PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO SIGN A PETITION TO PURCHSASE SAFELY IMPORTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS