Ok so here we go! I don't know why the big deal about this couple, yes I understand that the footage of Amber beating up Gary as he leaves her apartment is harsh and the baby is in the room, but where was the media the other times she beat the crap out of him. I am a fan of the show, although supporting the ratings only supports teen pregnancy (teen pregnancy=television show=fame) and we are exploiting these mothers for our entertainment, but it has a good message in the end. Although I watch religiously, I can account for plenty of other times that Amber has gone Sugar Ray Leonard on Gary's ass. Why this particular incident, it was my impression the first season and even at the reunion when Dr. Drew talked to Amber about her spousal abuse, that someone would have intervened. Instead there was a commercial at the beginning of each break, asking to report spousal abuse and treatment is available. UGH! HELLO! MTV! you played the clip over and over, and we watched her cry and apologize and yet you let her continue for another season. According to gossip magazines, reports say that Amber feels her life is over because of the baby, and all she has going for her is the show. NO! she figured out that by having a baby, and another she'll be making money, it's easy money, just ask Kate Gosselin.
However, we can't place all of the blame on poor Amber, if you turn on MTV or VH1 you'll find shows like, Tough Love, Tool Academy, Bad Girls Club, Real World, etc. All of these shows promote violence and promiscuity (another blog) and these young people are glued to their television sets watching and being influenced by these shows. Which also accounts for the intellectual decline in our society as well, but that's a whole another blog session. My point is this, was it wrong for Amber to abuse Gary ? YES ! Is it wrong for the media to blow this out of proportion, NOW ? Yes! they should have intervened sooner when the first incident occurred. So don't go around hating on Amber, because she has no one to actually guide her on how to be a good mother, and I'm sure there are mothers out there that do things in front of their children that they should not be doing. And that perhaps could have their children taken away as well. I see it everywhere, and everyday. My second point, is that I'm glad they finally took her child away to make a point, that she needs help because who knows how far or how rough she could be. So before you go and attack me for my opinion, I would love to her yours...
