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One Million Moms – Secret Life of An American Teenager

Posted on 25. Jun, 2010 by Sean in Featured, Rants

So if you’ve never heard of One Million Moms.com they’re this group that is trying to get “filth” off TV to protect the children.  

In this episode, they’re up in arms against a show called, The Secret Life of An American Teenager.  Now to be fair, I’ve never watched the show, but I know what it’s about, generally speaking.  It basically shows various teens and the fucked up shit they do, like bang multiple people, get knocked up, have oral sex, etc.  It might be a little risque, but you’re living in a total state of denial if you think kids today aren’t engaging in this type of activity.  It’s fucked up, sure - But pretending like it’s NOT happening isn’t going to make these problems go away. 

Shows like this aren’t glorifying sex, promiscuity, pregnancy, etc. they are giving you some insight into what’s going on and this can help parents address the issues before they happen to their kids.  So while this may be a lame ABC Family show, I still think more shows need to illustrate what’s really going on in the world so we can open a dialogue with our kids over the dangers  they face and the potential consequences (sex can equal:  baby, STDs, being labeled a filthy whore, etc.).  But of course, OMM sees things differently. 

So without further ado, I present their letter, followed by my edited letter – sent to the show’s sponsors. 

THEIR LETTER:

As a mother and a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I am greatly disappointed in your company’s decision to sponsor ABC Family Channel’s “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” program.

This show is extremely graphic in its social portrayal of sexual activities among teens and its casual approach to one night stands, abortion and homosexuality.

I also oppose the mockery of Christianity.

As a consumer, I am asking you to stop your company’s advertising support of ABC Family’s “Secret Life” program. My decision to support your company depends on it.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my concern.

And… MY LETTER: 

As a member of OneMillionMoms.com, I am greatly appreciative of your company’s decision to sponsor ABC Family Channel’s “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” program.

This show is extremely graphic in its social portrayal of sexual activities among teens and its casual approach to one night stands, abortion and homosexuality.  While this may be shocking and disgusting to Puritanical pinheads that bury their heads in the sand and refuse to acknowledge the growing problems facing our youth in this country, I applaud you for creating a frank discussion.  The fact that you are portraying real life here and not some Christian façade of chastity and purity that doesn’t exist among most of our children – should be commended, not criticized.  By showing what really goes on, parents can discuss these difficult topics with their kids and hopefully show them the consequences of their actions.  Show them that sex is a serious, adult responsibility and that it shouldn’t be trivialized.  Show them that even though, morally it may be wrong – legally, in America – abortion is a right women have.  With the increasing number of underage and unwed pregnancies, obviously the Christian method of preaching abstinence is failing spectacularly.  Education and cold, hard reality is a far better approach than willful ignorance and purity rings. 

I also laud you for characterizing homosexuality, not as a choice, but as a genetic predisposition.  Let’s be honest – no one would choose that lifestyle, the ridicule, the abuse, the homophobic rants by the self loathing, closeted Christian right.  The leather pants (they chafe you know).  It’s genetic, it’s not a choice – get over it.    

I also support the mockery of Christianity.  Let’s face it – these hypocrites protect pedophile priests, support scumbags like Ted Haggard and Pat Robertson and firebomb abortion clinics, yet they are vehemently opposed to sex education.  They also believe the Earth is 6000 years old and would probably still try to drown and burn “witches” and other assorted “heretics” if we gave them the chance, so screw these imbeciles.      

As a consumer, I am asking you to keep your company’s advertising support of ABC Family’s “Secret Life” program. My decision to support your company depends on it.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding my support.

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