Article: Reality TV continues its downward spiral of morality

"Does 'Octomom' deserve a reality TV show?"

That question was recently asked to a state beauty pageant finalist who replied in the negative. She subsequently became the winner. More power to you, Ms. Hawaii 2009.

I was beginning to wonder if everything has turned into a money-making machine, even raising a family? Is this the direction that society is headed where the likes of the Gosselins and Sulemans will eventually (by their sheer numbers) overwhelm and push out the Sullenbergers?

Has it all come down to making a buck, or making a quick buck? Is it about opportunism or out-and-out profiteering? Have we evolved to the point where we now sniff out any situation for quick and easy gains?:

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