It has become commonplace to denounce the “cult of
celebrity” promoted by reality TV.
How many of us could care less if we never heard
another word about the Kardashians?
But, when a reality TV show is based upon making
celebrities of those who achieve prominence by flouting the law it is doubly
bad.
When a local media outlet glorifies a former
resident for achieving celebrity by rising to the top echelon of such
criminals, it is thrice cursed.
