Oklahomans Rise Up: Is Kevin Bacon Replacing Insurance Companies as the Villain?

The recent wave of anger against insurance companies in Oklahoma has garnered nationwide attention thanks to a poll revealing that a whopping 88% of respondents believe they should have the right to sue these corporations. With skyrocketing homeowners insurance rates and unsettling reports of bad faith lawsuits swirling around companies like State Farm, residents clearly see a need for change.

Conducted by Cole, Hargrave, Snodgrass and Associates, this poll highlights how widespread dissatisfaction is cutting across party lines, proving that Oklahomans are united in their demand for accountability. The numbers are extraordinary—94% want consumers to hold insurers accountable for denying legitimate claims, and even 93% agree health insurance laws should protect patients from delayed care. As the deadline for new legislation approaches, the optimistic tone of the poll suggests reform could be on the horizon.

Perhaps the most striking takeaway is the sense that this movement isn’t directed at local agents but at the faceless corporate powers far removed from the everyday consumer. If these companies underestimate the outrage of Oklahomans, they may soon find that change is not only possible; it’s inevitable. When nearly everyone agrees on something, watch out!