To coin a phrase, the verbal gymnastics employed by pro-abortionists are a frequent source of mirth. Indeed, if I had a dollar for every time I have made fun of these rhetorical flourishes, I would be rich. To switch metaphors, it is akin to a vein of gold that can be mined forever. However, this metal is neither beautiful nor enriches life. Instead, it is employed to obfuscate the reality that the lives of vulnerable unborn children are terminated on approximately 900,000 occasions annually within the United States alone.
While written or digital text may be effective, they are less effective than videos in conveying the gravity of the issue. When executed effectively, videos integrate words, images, music, and real-time interactions between individuals. When crafted imaginatively, they are highly persuasive.
We have previously discussed the video, “Interview with an Unborn Child,” which is a four-minute, 16-second account of the experiences of an unborn child. The video is notable for its ability to elicit a visceral response, as it is narrated by the unborn child himself.
At the opposite end of the educational spectrum is “The Language of Abortion,” a video produced by Signal Hill, a Canadian pro-life group. The video, which lasts 31 seconds, employs humor and a light touch of ridicule to convey a powerful truth: “The language of abortion is confusing. What are we trying to hide?”
The film comprises three distinct settings. The first is a baby shower, during which the pregnant woman is congratulated on her pregnancy. As she enters the room, the assembled women cheerfully laugh as they catch a glimpse of the banner on the wall, which reads “Uterine Contents Shower.”
The second setting is a doctor’s office, where the woman is seen drumming her fingers as she waits to see her obstetrician. The receptionist politely inquires as to whether this is the woman’s first clump of cells.
The final scene depicts a woman who is visibly pregnant. She is seated in her bedroom, singing to her unborn child in a tender and loving manner. The lyrics of the song, which is not identified, are as follows: “Hush, blob of tissue, don’t say a word, mommy’s gonna…”
This prompts the question: “What are we trying to hide?” The truth is that a baby is a baby.
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Daniel Miller is responsible for nearly all of National Right to Life News' political writing.
With the election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency, Daniel Miller developed a deep obsession with U.S. politics that has never let go of the political scientist. Whether it's the election of Joe Biden, the midterm elections in Congress, the abortion rights debate in the Supreme Court or the mudslinging in the primaries - Daniel Miller is happy to stay up late for you.
Daniel was born and raised in New York. After living in China, working for a news agency and another stint at a major news network, he now lives in Arizona with his two daughters.
