(WBBM NEWSRADIO) – An abortion-rights advocate agrees it would be better if both sides of the volatile issue could work out some of their differences outside of courtrooms and political arenas.
But Brigid Leahy, executive vice president for Planned Parenthood Illinois Action, doesn't see it happening.
Her comments come after Eric Scheidler, head of the Pro-Life Action League, said he would like to see opponents on the issue sit down and try to find some common ground in the post-Roe era.
Leahy says that’s a laudable goal but noted the two sides have such fundamental disagreements. Abortion-rights advocates believe decisions should be between a woman and health professionals, she said.
“Everyone’s circumstances are different,” Leahy said.
WBBM Newsradio is examining both sides of the debate on “At Issue,” which airs at 9:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Sunday. The episode featuring Scheidler aired Sept. 3.
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