New TV Ads For Abortion Services

By Ian Kelly

Can anyone really pretend that advertising abortion services is really the same as an OxiClean, Eharmony, or Snickers commercial?...

Well, Britain is sure going to try:

Britain will air its first TV advert for abortion services next week, a sexual health company said, sparking a furious response from pro-life groups.

Marie Stopes International, which runs clinics across the country, said the ads for advice on unplanned pregnancy and abortion would provide much-needed information on where to turn for help.

The campaign, which airs for the first time Monday on Channel 4 television and runs until the end of June, asks viewers "Are you late?" in reference to a woman who has missed her period.

It directs those facing an unplanned pregnancy to Marie Stopes International's telephone helpline.

"Last year alone we received 350,000 calls to our 24-hour helpline," said company chief executive Dana Hovig.

"Clearly there are hundreds of thousands of women who want and need sexual health information and advice and access to services."

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About the Author

Ian Kelly is the "arm chair pundit" at Moral Outcry. He has worked full time for Bound4LIFE since 2007. His other responsibilities include local chapter development and new media communications. Besides being a political junkie, he enjoys history, sci-fi, super heroes and grilling.

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