Response to Honey Boo Boo Child

I feel like he is linking these two events because they both deal with society's need to be entertained to the point where they do not see the real problems going on. The suicide is apparent of this because no one tried to talk him off, but this young girl has a big problem with how she is morally being raised, her future and even her health by drinking that juice. The author of the article is angry and disgusted with both of those videos. I, personally, am as well. I think it was inhumane to sit there and watch a man violently kill himself. Not to compare the two as equally bad, but even watching this little girls life being ruined was hard to watch, too. The only opposing view I have with the author is that he seems to hate the girl, where I merely blame her parents. But, this is why many Americans are drawn to it. The outlandish behavior that push the lines of humanity and show us their lack of dignity. It is behavior we find shocking because of how extreme it is. It is amazing for us to witness such unnatural events. I think it is also making us apathetic in the sense that we would rather be entertained than save a human's life. But, at the same time, there are videos and shows out there that make us want to make a positive difference in the world. It is a motivation thing. What do we want more: Entertainment or Praise?