TV contestants to compete for woman's kidneys (Wizbang Pop!)

A Dutch reality television show in which a terminally ill woman is to select one of three contestants to receive her kidneys when she dies is to air this week despite criticism that it pushes the boundaries of the format too far.

The government has called for De Grote Donorshow (The Big Donor show) to be dropped because it is "unethical" and "wretched" but the broadcaster BNN said it would go ahead to highlight the difficulties of searching for kidney donors.

In the show, due to be broadcast on Friday, a woman identified only as Lisa, 37, will select a recipient based on their history, profile and conversations with their families and friends. Throughout the 80-minute show, viewers will be invited to send Lisa text messages to advise her.

The ruling coalition parties the Christian Democrats and the Christian Union have condemned the show.

Source

Advertisments

Links Networks

The Wizbang® Network

Wizbang Sports: Irish Eyes are smiling- Padrig Harrington wins the British Open for the 2nd consecutive year

The Irish golfer won by four shots over Ian Poulter. Greg Norman, who had the lead going into the final round, finished tied for third with Henrik Stenson. Jim Furyk...

2:07 PM | 0 comments

Wizbang: Useless Nations

Well, if ever you needed any proof that the United Nations is utterly useless and, indeed, usually only makes any situations it gets involved with even worse, we have it...

2:00 PM | 3 comments

Wizbang Blue: Doubting Thomas

Last evening, Jay Tea, one of the writers over at the conservative sister Website of this progressive one, Wizbang, challenged me to cite my sources for the news that I based my commentary on about the Troy King gay sex scandal. I replied that a court reporter, Mark Kernes was just one of many writers who broke this story about the latest scandal to hit the John McCain campaign. A Google search using the keywords, "Troy King Scandal" brings up many more, if not hundreds more sources for this latest breaking scandal to rock the McCain campaign.

11:53 AM | 0 comments

Wizbang: Early morning entertainment

As is my early morning custom, I scan Florida newspaper websites in search for something to blog about. At the Orlando Sentinel I found this most interesting listing of entertainment...

7:53 AM | 1 comments

Wizbang Blue: Iraq PM Maliki Calls for US Troop Withdrawl in 16 Months

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki says it is time for President Bush to commit to a withdrawal timetable, and has endorsed the timetable for withdrawal put forth by Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama that calls for a 16 month timeframe. In addition, al-Maliki has specifically stated the situation in Iraq does not call for the kind of long-term (100 year) presence in Iraq as outlined and promoted by Republican nominee John McCain.

10:02 PM | 5 comments

WizbangTech: The force to be unleashed September 16th!!

Star Wars: Force Unleashed, coming out this September, will feature never before seen technology and the ability to start the game with a familiar character....

7:27 PM | 0 comments

Wizbang Sports: Michelle Wie Disqualified at State Farm Classic

For leaving the scoring area after Friday's round without signing her scorecard. From ESPN- Michelle Wie finished the third round of the State Farm Classic alone in second on Saturday...

6:27 PM | 6 comments

Wizbang Blue: John McCain's Moral Crusader Alabama State Chairman Caught In Bed With A Male Staffer

BREAKING: The Republican Attorney General of Alabama, Troy King, best known as an anti-Gay and moralistic right wing crusader was caught in bed by his wife with a male aide who was a former college homecoming king, and now there is pressure for King to resign from office.

3:43 PM | 0 comments

WizbangTech: Apple's iPhone 3G doesn't disappoint AND it's cheaper.

The next generation of iPhone is finally here and the improvements are well worth the wait. The new Apple iPhone 3G is sleeker, faster, and lucky for you, cheaper....

2:14 PM | 1 comments

Wizbang: I Hate Joss Whedon

Back during the writer's strike, Joss Whedon (creator of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, co-author of Toy Story, and so on, and so on) had an idea for a...

11:00 AM | 22 comments