A Commercial Industry?

In the last three decades abortion has been socially transformed from a shameful and stigmatized medical procedure into a commercialized symbol of modern liberalism.
The newest evidence of abortion’s increasing acceptability is the British Advertising Advisory Service’s proposal to allow “abortion commercials” on television with very little restriction.
After a public review, a decision will come later this summer. If approved, the ads could start appearing in 2010.
Supporters label this action a logical response to the government’s plea for help in curbing teenage pregnancy.
But Dr. Peter Saunders at the Christian Medical Fellowship insists this is not the solution.
“This is like having the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff to deal with the casualties rather than putting up a safety rail at the top of the cliff to stop them falling off,” he said.
The impending public review will showcase whether UK citizens are willing to cross this boundary and continue treating abortion as a quick-fix solution to unwanted pregnancy.
The ASA and government seem to prefer commercializing abortion to focusing on prevention and providing compassionate support for women dealing with crisis pregnancies.

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