Blogger Jessica Valenti wants to know why MTV's 16 and Pregnant doesn't show teens who "choose" abortions ...
Why no abortions on MTV’s 16 and Pregnant?
MTV’s hit show 16 and Pregnant is about to air its second season, with a whole new round of pregnant teenage girls. And while I have mixed feelings about the show in general (does it glamorize teen pregnancy or shine a light on what is a huge problem in America?), there is one thing that irks me to no end. Where are the pregnant teens who choose not to stay pregnant? Where are the abortions?
I realize that it’s controversial to document a teenager who decides to end their pregnancy, but the fact is that nearly a third of all teen pregnancies end in abortion. But if you were to watch MTV, you’d never know that – you’d think all young women choose to go through with the pregnancy.
If MTV really wanted to prove themselves as responsible programmers, they would also feature pregnant teens who have abortions.
You know ... Jessica may have a point ... But something tells me she wouldn't actually want MTV to air the truth. Besides, I'm not sure the ratings-zealots would allow them to air the truth about abortion on regular cable TV in the first place.
After all, the truth is worse than the most violent of horror movies!
I wonder if Jessica would approve of MTV airing an accurate documentary on the history of Planned Parenthood?
One can only wonder ...
H/T - The Daley Gator!
