ABORTION has always been a controversial topic causing huge debate between those who agree with the procedure and those who are fully against it.
BBC3 have recently ignited the flame once again by airing investigative documentary ‘Brainwashing Stacey – Anti-Abortion Camp,’ which follows television personality Stacey Dooley on her two week stay at the American summer camp known as ‘Survivors.’
The summer camp, specifically for children, focuses on developing their pro-life ideas. Those who are ‘pro-life’ believe that the government has an obligation to preserve all human life, regardless of intent, viability or quality-of-life concerns.
The documentary shows the youngsters going out and protesting in front of venues, such as Planned Parenthood – which provide a range of services and not just abortions. These strong views caused outrage on Twitter:
Why are they letting 11 y/o write anti abortion messages on the floor in front of planned parenthood #bbc3 #antiabortion #antiabortioncamp
— Emily Massey (@emiilay) December 5, 2016
Even though abortion has been legal in the US for around 40 years, it still causes huge tension between the pro-choicers and pro-lifers. Those who are ‘pro-choice’ believe that abortion should be up to the individual depending on circumstances.
Abortion has only been legal in the UK since around the 1960’s and the controversial subject doesn’t appear within the media as much as it does over the pond. Following the showing of the ‘Anti-Abortion Camp,’ it’s been brought to the forefront of people’s discussions.
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Pro-lifers in the UK seems to have a different stance on the topic compared to those in the States, in which we don’t see many people protesting against it as aggressively as they were in the BBC3 documentary.
Emma S, 22, from Lancashire explained:
“The main reason I’m pro-life is because I’m religious and it all links in to that.
“I think every child should have the chance to live.
“There are always other options for the mothers to take with their unborn children, people should take the time to think about what they’re doing with their life before they make life changing decisions such as abortions.
“I don’t think it’s fair on the women and couples that can’t have children, and these women are just getting rid of these unborn babies because they think they can’t afford it, or silly reasons like that.
“If you have resources like the pill or condoms you shouldn’t have the option to have an abortion.
“Personally I think it’s very selfish.”
Emma’s opinion is one that many people may share, but whether they tell people about their opinions or not is a different matter.
It’s not seen as an acceptable opinion by people, such as Lucy O, who is very pro-choice. She explained why the pro-life/pro-choice argument is close to her heart:
“I’m only 23 years old, and I don’t like to admit it but I’ve had to have an abortion before.
“It was partially out of choice but more out of need, there was no way I could have a baby at this age.
“I couldn’t afford it, I didn’t want to have a baby with the boy I was with at the time and before anyone says anything I was on contraception but life happens.”
This is one of those issues that everyone will have an opinion on, whether it affects them in any way or not.
However, it’s also an issue that once someone has a set opinion on it, it is very difficult to change. Stacey Dooley proves this in ‘Anti-Abortion Camp.’
Stacey explained that the experience was an eye opener, but it’s never someone else’s decision to put forward what is best for someone else, without ever being in their position.
All we can hope to do is educate people to make sure that they have the knowledge to make the right decision for themselves.
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