In America we enjoy free speech. We can voice our opinions, religious, political, etc, without fear of government reprisal or censorship. This is a great blessing, for sure. Of course, we must also, then, be prepared to be offended. If free speech means anything, it means people get to say unpopular things. After all, it’s not really free speech if they can only say what I agree with.
Thus, I find it somewhat curious that those who hold pornography to be protected speech are up in arms over the upcoming Focus on the Family Superbowl ad. This ad, which appears to be the Tim Tebow’s mom recounting her decision to not abort him, has raised the hackles of many pro-abortion groups, such as the National Organization for Women. Many are attacking CBS for even allowing the ad to air–despite the fact Focus on the Family is paying for the ad, just like Miller or Budweiser or anyone else.
In this case, NOW specifically states:
Make no mistake about this ad: it’s offensive to women.
I’m not a woman, but I don’t think its offensive to women–just to some women. But, even if it is offensive to every woman alive, does that mean CBS’ decision to air it is ‘revolting?’ Or, is CBS exercising their right to do business with whom they please, while Focus is exercising their right to free speech?
Sometimes I think they don’t want free speech for all, but just for them.
Brandon Markette 