Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities [12 VAC 5 ‑ 412]
Action Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 3/29/2013
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3/23/13  1:16 pm
Commenter: Daniel Sude

Oppose TRAP
 

TRAP woud impose arbitrary and burdensome reguations on VA health providers. There is little to no ambiguity about that. Any justification put forth, as far as I know, can only be an excuse generated for a political end - restricting access to abortions and other family planning services in an effort to impose a controversial religious interpretation on the public in a sneaky and underhanded way. Do not deny those women who use these services (and their families) - who are likely to be lower income, members of minority groups, and uninsured - access to inexpensive, safe, and vital health care. To do so, without any legitimate, without any scientific, justification is to directly attack their health and well being. I don't think that any of you want to attack the health and well being of these women and I understand that you are under political pressures. Stand up up and find another way. I have faith that you can ensure the safety and well being of Virginia's women and their families. 

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