# Re: Validity of positions in the topic: For those who are in favor of “abortion being left to the states” - why?

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Thank you very much for clarifying.

One last question: Does further discussion in your thread about the current status of states’ rights in any way enhance the discussion you want to have? I’m trying to keep posters focused on this part of your OP:

> [@For those who are in favor of "abortion being left to the states" - why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-are-in-favor-of-abortion-being-left-to-the-states-why/1027497/1):
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> Why would you want it left to the states, except as a compromise?

Because:

> [@doreen](#):
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> Talking about “state’s rights” or the Tenth amendment doesn’t answer the underlying “why”.

Have I got that right?

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