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As some of you may have seen on the BBC news, there is a new "reality show" kicking off in The Netherlands tonight.
From the makers of Big Brother, creators Endemol have created a "reality show" whereby a terminally ill lady will give away her kidney on television. Three contestants who desperately need a kidney will 'battle' it out for the kidney, and then the lady will choose her favourite.
The BBC article can also be found HERE.
This has caused public outcry here in The Netherlands. The Dutch are known for having pretty liberal views, but this takes "reality shows" to another level.
For me, it is plain wrong. Patients in need of donors should be based on how urgent their treatment is required, and I cannot believe something so sensitive should be broadcast on live TV.
I would expect this to be one of the biggest landslide votes on SZ, however there are still people here who thinks it's a good idea. For me, it brings a whole new meaning to the term crazy Dutch.
From the makers of Big Brother, creators Endemol have created a "reality show" whereby a terminally ill lady will give away her kidney on television. Three contestants who desperately need a kidney will 'battle' it out for the kidney, and then the lady will choose her favourite.
The BBC article can also be found HERE.
This has caused public outcry here in The Netherlands. The Dutch are known for having pretty liberal views, but this takes "reality shows" to another level.
For me, it is plain wrong. Patients in need of donors should be based on how urgent their treatment is required, and I cannot believe something so sensitive should be broadcast on live TV.
I would expect this to be one of the biggest landslide votes on SZ, however there are still people here who thinks it's a good idea. For me, it brings a whole new meaning to the term crazy Dutch.