Slaughter’s anecdote may not have told the whole story. We don’t know all the circumstances. Is it possible that the wearer of the teeth has some mental issues that led her to use her dead sister’s teeth in the first place? Could it be that she is unaware that many outlets for affordable dentures exist? I live in a rural area, and one of these denture places is a short drive away. They cater to elderly people who need their services. What’s bothersome is Slaughter’s implication that ONLY if this bill is passed, this type of thing will not happen in America anymore.
All I know is that if I were so destitute that I couldn’t afford dentures, I’d put away my dead sister’s set and suggest that family members give me money for birthdays if they insisted on giving a gift. if I had to. I’d save until I had at least a down payment for a set. There are many ways around things.