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TexasTowelie

(116,556 posts)
Thu Dec 9, 2021, 03:14 AM Dec 2021

California plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe overturned

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — With more than two dozen states poised to ban abortion if the U.S. Supreme Court gives them the OK next year, California clinics and their allies in the state Legislature on Wednesday revealed a plan to make the state a “sanctuary" for those seeking reproductive care, including possibly paying for travel, lodging and procedures for people from other states.

The California Future of Abortion Council, made up of more than 40 abortion providers and advocacy groups, released a list of 45 recommendations for the state to consider if the high court overturns Roe v. Wade — the 48-year-old decision that forbids states from outlawing abortion.

The recommendations are not just a liberal fantasy. Some of the state's most important policymakers helped write them, including Toni Atkins, the San Diego Democrat who leads the state Senate and attended multiple meetings.

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom started the group himself and in an interview last week with The Associated Press said some of the report's details will be included in his budget proposal in January.

Read more: https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/California-plans-to-be-abortion-sanctuary-if-Roe-16685072.php

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California plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe overturned (Original Post) TexasTowelie Dec 2021 OP
Illinois is right there too! They have codified the law for starters PortTack Dec 2021 #1
Cue the exodus of population from red states. bearsfootball516 Dec 2021 #2
I'm as pro choice as they come ... Auggie Dec 2021 #3
Yes, in some ill-defined way, this seems to cross the line between support and advocacy . . . Journeyman Dec 2021 #4
Thanks Auggie Dec 2021 #5

Auggie

(31,775 posts)
3. I'm as pro choice as they come ...
Thu Dec 9, 2021, 11:37 AM
Dec 2021

but using California state taxes to transport and lodge someone from another state is pushing it.

Shouldn't the money come from private donations?

Journeyman

(15,142 posts)
4. Yes, in some ill-defined way, this seems to cross the line between support and advocacy . . .
Thu Dec 9, 2021, 02:08 PM
Dec 2021

We have problems of our own that need to be resolved before we begin paying to rectify how shitty other states may treat their citizens.

And if we start picking up the tab for all the citizens of those shitty states, what incentive will there be for those citizens to take corrective action within their own borders? Easier to "go along to get along" if you have a paid "out" somewhere else whenever it's needed.

Bad idea, made worse by its subsidizing the needs of those who should be incensed enough to action against their antiquated oppressors.

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