February 26, 2008

PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

I have heard of all sorts of crazy treatment plans but seriously, the reality TV shows like Out of Control or Intervention have taken the cake. I don’t understand how reality television has gotten to this point, or for that matter, who even watches these shows so their ratings are through the roof? Some of these shows even show celebrities. One was a professional motor cross athlete. Honestly, did anyone have any doubts in their minds that these kids were on drugs? Who in their right mind would ride a bike five hundred feet up in the air at eighty miles an hour without a helmet? Why make such a horrible, private thing like rehab public?  I would like to think that some of them do indisputably want to get better, to compose a change in their life, but if any them are there because they see this as their last chance to get back into the spotlight then there is a serious problem. As an example, how could the Baldwins let Daniel be on one of those shows? How embarrassing for their family!  I think that the one positive part of this show is the effect that it can have on others with addiction problems.  If people are able to see what rehab is like, and what other people like them has gone through, then maybe they will be more likely to seek help. Although I claim that these shows are ridiculous, I have to admit some of the shows are funny. The fact that these shows are constantly popping up and their ratings are unheard of says a lot about our culture. I think our culture might need to go to rehab.

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