Turning a blind eye to abortion stats?

January 22 marks the 37th anniversary of the infamous Roe vs. Wade U.S. Supreme Court decision. The ruling, by seven men, gives U.S. females the right to legally kill their unborn offspring.

During the past 37 years more than 50 million unborn American babies have died in the name of "choice." Yet, as deadly as that statistic is, hidden within it is another statistic just as deadly. African-American women make up about 13 percent of the population, but get about 35 percent of the abortions. This goes on with the consent of African-American leaders.

From the president to the senator, to the representatives, to the Chicago aldermen, African-American political leaders fully support pro-abortion legislation. Why? Could it be because of blind loyalty to the Democratic Party?

Could it be because they prefer to keep their heads in the sand and ignore reality?

Mary Ann Cronauer

Naperville