A New Show Gives Struggling Families $101,000 — But There's a Sick Twist

[Lady Freedom Returns]

Fred DuVal Posted on his Facebook page about the Show,

" Despicable. Turning the hardships of American families into “entertainment” is offensive. CBS should pull the show “The Briefcase,” apologize and make a significant donation to non-profits assisting those most in need.

https://www.facebook.com/fredpduval

From the http://mic.com/articles/119760/new-cbs-show-pits-struggling-families-in-competition-for-101-000

A new contender has emerged in network television's race to the bottom, and it's not on TLC.

On Wednesday, CBS aired the first episode of their new series The Briefcase. The show follows struggling American families who are suddenly given $101,000 and a choice: They can either keep the money or give some or all of it to another needy family.

In a promotional trailer released by the network, a montage of families each explain their personal hardships before shrieking in delight when presented with the cash, only to recoil at the Faustian decision CBS executives have cooked up for them. As Rawstory points out, the entire plot appears inspired by the 1986 Twilight Zone episode "Button Button."

This is just plain wrong! This is going too far with " reality TV"!

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[bluestateguy]

1. I don't like this particular show concept, but I will say this

I am tired of reality shows about rich and famous people .

[Warpy]

2. It should be a hit

The double whammy of getting a windfall and then sitting in judgment over others who are equally desperate should make it wildly popular.

Nobody ever went broke underestimating the appetites of the booboisie for exploitation.

[TheCount_]

3. This should not be left up to TV

Needy people are not a joke and it should not be trivialized. I don't know where they get the 101,000 figure, but 100 grand should be guaranteed to all families with 4 members (25k each). This should be mandated because no one should live without proper health care, proper education, or proper parenting.

We all have a stake in raising productive and healthy members of society. This country has enough abundance to ensure this. Even middle class couples making over 25k each should be willing to contribute. There is no reason to have a disparity where someone gets 25k a year and someone gets 50k per year.

[darkangel218]

4. Has anybody seen the movie "Would you rather"?

Yikes.. I hope this show gets pulled off air.

[KamaAina]

5. "The Hunger Games" was supposed to be fiction

not a documentary, dammit!

[randys1]

6. Americans are tools of the rich, and in this case, the entertainment.

We are going to wake up someday and then all hell will break loose, in the meantime, take the fucking money from these assholes.