Hypocrisy revealed in a thirty second commercial

 Tim Tebow is one of the most simpleminded and self-righteous individuals who inhabit this Earth. Every day that I am forced to suffer his unimaginable diatribes and scoring highlights, I am reminded of why I sincerely dislike this man’s seemingly innocent bravado. But I digress.
 The story of Tebow’s life explores a taboo subject in our society: abortion. Abortion and “choice” are complicated. It’s not the choice of abortion which has resulted in hostility across our campus and throughout the Progressive world. Instead, it’s the choice of life.
One of the first commericals to air during the Super Bowl this past weekend also proved to be one of the most debated. A video of a quick commentary by Tim Tebow’s mother prompted hours of controversy regarding the importance and responsibility of allowing this commercial to air by CBS during such a widely watched program.
 I answer this tasteless accusation of ignorance camouflaging itself as right-wing propaganda with bellicose laughter. Not only is it Tebow’s mother’s right to tell her story, for the right monetary price, of course, it is the American public’s right to either watch or not watch a bad commercial.
This may not seem to be the conventional Republican wisdom, but my feelings on freedom of speech are as concrete as the First Amendment itself. Many “pro-choice” Americans are accusing the Tebow commercial to be tasteless and indoctrinating. I disagree.
 If these people were really “pro-choice,” then surely they would support Tebow’s mother’s choice to carry her child to term instead of having an abortion.  In reality, people who claim to be the politically correct “pro-choice” should instead refer to themselves as “pro-abortion.”
 CBS, a private company, was paid a premium price for this 30-second commercial. It is their right to air whichever commercial they so choose. In fact, I would have welcomed an advertisement entertaining an opposite opinion. It simply wasn’t produced.
Although I may be displeased with the result of her choice from time to time, one cannot disagree that one of the most prolific college football players in history may never have had the chance to appear on our HD-TV screens if it were not for his mother’s courageous act.
 Statements like “pro-choice” and “freedom of speech” are constantly used by large organizations and individuals alike to demonstrate political correctness.  However, when confronted with examples of these hastily made statements, it is surprising how many people retreat to the realm of hypocrisy.