Scandal upon ‘Scandal’

After the Christmas finale of the widely popular show "Scandal" aired, the responses were predictable. As is mostly the case in America, commentators from two extremes rushed to the podiums to either vocalize outrage or to proclaim triumph. The outrage had been sparked by the protagonist, Olivia Pope, having an abortion to the tune of Silent Night. The triumph on the other side came from pro-choicers, who reveled in the show's portrayal of Planned Parenthood as a provider of vital health care fo

After the Christmas finale of the widely popular show "Scandal" aired, the responses were predictable. As is mostly the case in America, commentators from two extremes rushed to the podiums to either vocalize outrage or to proclaim triumph. The outrage had been sparked by the protagonist, Olivia Pope, having an abortion to the tune of Silent Night. The triumph on the other side came from pro-choicers, who reveled in the show's portrayal of Planned Parenthood as a provider of vital health care fo…