Commentary by Sharon Lintner

This cannot be real, it has to be "fake news," but it's not fake. The New York Times, CNN and other news outlets are reporting that the Department of Homeland Security is entertaining the idea of an immigrant reality TV show where contestants compete for citizenship.

The first word that comes to mind is "sick."  It's a cheap and disgusting idea. 

For our government to exploit human beings for the purpose of entertainment is beyond comprehension, truly unimaginable.

For those not born here, the path to American citizenship has to be earned. For some, it's sacred. To mock it, and those seeking it, is deplorable. It's trashing the very idea of what it means to be an American citizen. 

The DHS is comprised of professional staff members who serve the greatest country in the world. How is it that they would even for a moment consider the thought of this?  

There are some very deeply depraved people in charge of our country right now and it's bone chilling. Every time I think they've reached the lowest point possible, they go even lower. How far will our country fall?