You are, of course, absolutely right. But it takes an organization strong enough and loud eniugh to be heard. You should try to hook up with an advocacy group in Chicago, and see if there is a state group as well. The more voices in the political arena the better.
There used to be a husband a wife that came to the forums regularly. They were always mentioning some advocacy group or meeting around Chicago. They were also advocates of critical mass. Im sorry that I can't remember their names which would allow you to check the archives.