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against channel4 abortion advert

against channel4 abortion advert

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 3 months ago
One of the UK’s largest abortion providers has announced that the country’s first ever abortion advert is to be screened on national television later this month. But pro-lifers have slammed the ad, and warned that it is a cynical attempt to normalise abortions. The advert by leading abortion provider Marie Stopes International (MSI) is due to be aired on 24 May on Channel 4 at 10:10 pm, and will continue to be shown throughout June. Please sign this petition and make your voice heard! We do not want this advert to be aired. Abortion is murder however you wrap it up. What next, adverts for euthinasia and assisted suicide clinics? An advertisement offering abortions, even if not by name, is inappropriate for television at any time of day. The 'product' is an emergency procedure and is already widely known about. There are a vast number of people, in the UK who believe that abortion is the killing of a defenseless child. Any ad suggesting that it is merely a lifestyle choice should be subject to trades description laws. Any ad encouraging the killing unborn children, albeit dressed up in a friendly way, is also highly offensive to people, who have difficulty in conceiving and would treasure their baby from its very conception, and those who have lost much wanted children through miscarriage. Any such ad should address the vast implications of psychological and physical trauma that are very often associated with abortions. For example, a financial services ad would have to make these caveats. So, on grounds of inappropriateness, trades description, offense and suspected lack of full details,we the undersigned strongly urge the ASA to withdraw such a damaging advertisement before it is shown.

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Reached 5,000 supporters

May 25, 2010

May 21, 2010

I am truly overwhelmed by the messages I receive here every day. It is your determination that sheds so much light on why we find this broadcast choice so deeply unsettling.

Reached 1,000 supporters

May 21, 2010

May 21, 2010

I honestly never thought this would reach one hundred signatures when I hit publish. It is overwhelming to see so many people who feel just as deeply about this issue as I do.

Reached 100 supporters

May 20, 2010

May 18, 2010

I am truly humbled by the number of people who have taken this position with me. We are nearly at one hundred signatures and I just keep thinking about how much power you all have when you speak up together. Please keep showing this to others so we can hit that mark today.

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Sarah Tan
16 years ago Featured

Disgusting. Why do we have to see this on our own tvs at home? Keep this stuff off the air.

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Mark Crawford
16 years ago Featured

What is wrong with people?? Normalising ending a life like it's a holiday booking is just sick.

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Emma Perez
16 years ago Featured

so wrong on every level. NOBODY wants to see this while relaxing in their living room.

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Linda Nash
16 years ago Featured

My heart breaks for the little ones. This makes me sick to my stomach.

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Paul Park
16 years ago Featured

Killing babies isn't a business opportunity. Stop this now.

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David Mathis
16 years ago Featured

Totally unacceptable to broadcast this. Channel 4 should be ashamed of themselves.

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test
11 years ago

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Anonymous
12 years ago

Pfffft kill a child and advertise it? This is ridiculous!

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