# 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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**Post date:** [February 17, 2026, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-validity-of-positions-in-the-topic-for-those-who-are-in-favor-of-abortion-being-left-to-the-states-why/1027731/11 "2026-02-17T03:30:00Z")

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Yes, the state’s rights discussion doesn’t really enhance the discussion I was looking for.

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