Bashing 'Life' As A Choice

Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow and his mother, Pam, appeared in a television commercial sponsored by Focus On The Family. The spot aired during last night's Super Bowl, and alludes to Pam's decision to keep her baby despite her doctor's recommendation to abort due to medical complications brought on by amoebic dysentery. This very controversial video follows, along with reaction from the President of the National Organization for Women:



"I am blown away at the celebration of the violence against women in it...That's what comes across to me even more strongly than the anti-abortion message. I myself am a survivor of domestic violence, and I don't find it charming. I think CBS should be ashamed of itself." [Terry O'Neill, NOW President, as quoted in LA Times, November 8, 2010]

I have long taken issue with the labeling of both sides as either 'Pro-Life' or 'Pro-Choice.' If one considers the latter, then it assumes that 'Pro-Life' is not a choice, does it not? On the contrary, if one considers 'Pro-Life,' then what is the only logical opposite stance? Answer: 'Pro-Death.' If this language sounds too strong, good - because death is a serious matter (especially for those who have no voice). And Ms. O'Neill's shrill reaction to this innocuous commercial reveals the true stance of the 'Pro-Choice' crowd: 'Pro-Death.'

This line of reasoning is not too far-fetched. Let us recall that it was State Senator Barack Obama, who opposed an Illinois bill that required life saving treatment be provided to babies surviving botched abortions. Seems like a cut and dried case of 'Pro-Death' to me.

Let us not forget, too, that the unborn life has a choice. Only a change in the hearts of our citizens will bring an end to these procedures. Pam and Tim Tebow should be recognized for the wonderful service they have done for us all.