I thought I'd show another side to a post Shane wrote recently regarding the "Focus on the Family" ad that has been purchased to run during the Superbowl. I only do it out of respect and to show the thin line between opinions based on small tweeks in perception..
Heres Shane's Post:
An ad will run during the Superbowl in two weeks, that centers on the CHOICE that Tim Tebow's mother made to keep him, when she was having problems during her pregnancy with him.
And of course liberal groups are gathering their signs, and scrawling out messages with sharpies ready to protest.
I have always been "Pro-Baby".
Abortion is an unbelievably huge decision. I believe women should have the right to choose this for their own bodies.
That bein said, I ALSO BELIEVE that women have the CHOICE to have a baby under difficult circumstances, and that they should be applauded.
Stay off her back you whiny chimps.
We can always ask Tim how he felt about her decision.
Heres my take:
Its probably not surprising that I disagree on multiple levels and Im gonna keep my annoyance with Tim Tebow out of it.. (not easy..) First off lets start with the outer shell. The Superbowl isnt the place to confront this issue. Period. The last thing we need in the middle of whats likely to be a Peyton Manning clinic is to be confronted with someones views on abortion. I dont mind being "pitched" products, that comes with the territory but I dont want to be preached to. The irony that "Focus on the Family" misses is this is as much a pro-choice ad as its a pro-life. Tims mother made a choice. On a side note, since over 50% of pregnancies are terminated naturally should we presume that whoever is in charge "up there" also makes choices?
The thing that is most misleading pitch from the right is the propaganda that pro-choice equates to pro-abortion. Commentators on right leaning media always say pro-abortion when referring to pro-choice. A calculated twist that speaks volumes. Truth is nothing could be further from the truth. In fact a broad majority of those who are "pro choice" would choose to not have an abortion. Are countries at war "pro-death?"
"Focus on the Family" has the right to carry out their mission based on the literal interpretation of the bible even though its not my definition of spirituality. Thats the beauty of America. But those on either side of the debate should not have the right to invade the privacy of families just trying to watch a little football.
(p.s. visit shanepowers.com here)
