[gedy]

I don't disagree per se, but I don't see why federal right is so important. We have US states that allow it, so one can relocate to states where people have voted for it if that's what they want.

Federal power getting involved could also just as easily block it from everyone.

[lotsofpulp]

> We have US states that allow it, so one can relocate to states where people have voted for it if that's what they want.

This is not easy for people of limited means, hence a federal law enshrining people’s civil rights over their own existence.

[MisterBastahrd]

Yeah, because relocating is just SO easy. Just ask all the women who are being forced into getting sepsis in their home states because abortion providers are afraid to treat them until they can prove that they have a life threatening illness.

[gedy]

And to my point, what if this was federally banned outright? Having state options is better IMHO than a no-compromise federal law one way or other on controversial issues.

[travisporter]

a federal right is harder to revoke. But I guess we’re playing for scraps now so I see your point

[patmorgan23]

Because the expense of relocating to another state and the stress/alienation of moving away from family and friends when you already require intense medical care is exactly what's needed.