It is unconscionable that women's health clinics are being forced to close.  This is happening for purely political reasons and restricts access to needed medical care for Virginia women.  Preventing abortions has nothing to do with the clinics and everything to do with adequate education and access to contraceptives.  Women have a right not to be harassed for their freedom of choice.  If areas of these clinics need to be upgraded to meet medical standards, then the regulations should be amended to reflect that.  Otherwise, TRAP should be repealed so that all Virginia women can obtain the health care they need.  What is definitely necessary is a 35 ft. (minimum) buffer zone to prevent violence and harassment and protect the women seeking the services of the clinic.