"Family Guy" has gone too far: upcoming episode censored (Lois had the abortion)

NY Daily News ^ | 8/7/2009 | Amy Eisinger

[markomalley]

Of course, a TV network can't censor. Only the government can censor.

But there is no reason whatsoever for having this episode, other than to shock.

The scary part is that I'm afraid that the episode wouldn't have shocked that many people.

[PAR35]

From the description, it’s hard to tell if it is pro life or anti life.

[netmilsmom]

>>But there is no reason whatsoever for having this episode, other than to shock. <<

They “censored” it because it was graphic and dark.
If it had been a happy, “I’m all better now” abortion, it would have aired.

[Cheetahcat]

Seth is a friggin lefty why would he care?

[miliantnutcase]

Family guy can only shock now. It ceased being funny years ago.

[netmilsmom]

And adding to that, I hope the guys from SouthPark decide to do a show making fun of this Family Guy.

Although I don’t watch either, I like to see them shoot it out.

[curiosity]

Actually, I could see how a graphic depiction of an abortion would be useful. The pro-abortion crowd likes to sanitize the procedure as mere "reproductive healthcare," and the like.

Graphically showing what it actually is serves to counter that and to remind the public that it is really a form of homicide..

[marron]

This is one of the few programs that are not allowed on in my house. The occasional laugh is not worth the overall toxic tone of the writing.

[Minus_The_Bear]

people who watch family guy are not that bright.

[netmilsmom]

It’s pro $$$$$

[RichInOC]

Well, given how her own three turned out...

[MotorCityBuck]

We have a winner! Bingo.

[Luke21]

I find it very P.C. I quit watching it years ago.

[PhiKapMom]

I second that! It is a dumb show and frankly not funny to me. Watched it once when I couldn’t get out of it and NEVER again.

[catfish1957]

Too bad Fox doesn’t “abort” this show. There’s a reason South Park made fun of this show. SP’s funny, this show is randomly stupid and pointless.

[jblann1]

I simply cannot stand “Family Guy”.... sheesh even Simpsons has fallen to some degrading and sick humor...

[jadedeagle]

I don’t watch Family Guy...never have or will. Personally, this sounds like stirring up controversy in order to sell the dvd.

[USAFJeeper]

I consider myself to be very bright and I watch Family Guy. Nice generalization there. In fact my whole family watches it. Some days, I wonder if I should even be here on Free Republic.

That being said, I am glad this episode is not airing, that discussion is not for a cartoon to delve into.

[mamelukesabre]

Uhhhh...

Arent south park, king of the hill, beavis and butthead, and family guy...all done by the same group of guys? Why would they make fun of themselves?

[Smokin' Joe]

It won’t shock anyone in our household. We quit watching years ago.