So I rang up The Wright Stuff this morning to comment on their discussion topic ': Let Abortion Clinics Advertise On Telly'.
However, just as I started talking to the panel, my little boy started whinging so I then had to bounce him on my knee so couldn't give my full attention to the call. I just feel I'd like to say what I meant to say rather what I babbled out this morning.
I don't believe abortion clinics should be allowed to advertise on TV. This view is not based on the idea that I don't agree with abortion, but because I believe it would add pressure to those facing an unplanned pregnancy that they should consider an abortion. I found myself facing an unplanned pregnancy last summer, and I was shocked at how much information was suddenly shoved my way by doctors about abortion, but not about either adoption or keeping the baby. I would certainly have not needed the additional pressure of seeing a TV advert that suggested what I should do. Luckily my family were very supportive and as some of you may know I now have a lovely baby boy. I fear for those who may not be quite so lucky, if they were given the same information as me and then saw the advert on TV, would they feel like they were only faced with one choice?
I also feel it would be wrong as although many women have abortions and are quite at peace with their decision, many go on to regret it and so seeing these adverts may bring back painful memories and cause great upset to them and their families.
I think if we are going to bring abortion into the media this way, it should be in a way that also brings adoption and single parenting (which I consider to be the 'other options' unless of course your partner sticks by you, which thankfully many seem to) into the media. I feel (and I emphasize that this is 'my' opinion, I appreciate others will feel differently) that these need to be talked about just as much as abortion. I considered adoption, but it was only through the research and calls I made myself that I found about the process and what happens. The same applied when I looked at how I would cope as a single parent (my boys father didn't want to be involved) in terms of money, support, etc.
This is purely my view, I understand others will feel very differently and will have different opinions and experiences. I just felt I wanted to say my piece. Thanks for reading.
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Ems101 · 04/07/2011 12:05
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