Critics: Thumbs down for “Homeland Security” TV show

[Robbien]

The reviews are in for ABC’s new reality show “Homeland Security USA,” and they are not kind. The “COPS”-like docudrama program, which follows real Border Patrol agents, Customs and Border Protection officers and transportation security officers at their jobs, is being called little more than a recruitment video for the Homeland Security Department.

The New York Times said that the show doesn’t even touch on many issues challenging the department, such as mismanagement, privacy concerns, or corruption. Instead, “Homeland Security USA” shows Customs officers searching through a belly dancer’s skimpy outfits.

Critics say the show’s substance-free exchanges, along with heart-tugging voice overs, give the impression that all is well with our nation’s security. But a quick glance at the dozens of reports released last year by the Government Accountability Office shows that’s not the case.

http://www.federaltimes.com/federal-times-blog/2009/01/06/critics-thumbs-down-for-homeland-security-tv-show/

Garbage in, garbage out. Department of Homeland Security is a stinker in and of itself. Whose idea was this to base a show on that stinker of a department?

[rockymountaindem]

1. The answer to your question is: it's ABC

[bluestateguy]

2. Some people just never got over 9/11

It was 7 years ago. Unless you were one of the people directly affected, it's really time to get over it.

[libodem]

3. I cringe every time I see the advertisement for it

it looks so damn cheesy and stupid. I hate the whole premise. It reeks of propaganda. Glad this thread was started so I could bitch.

[Arctic Dave]

4. I agree with you. When I first saw a commercial for it, I

thought to myself, "what a lame attempt at self promotion and relevancy". DHS needs to put in the trash bin of history.


oops, spelling

[Stevenmarc]

5. There is one good thing,

It will probably be canceled by the third episode if they used their best clips in the preview.

[Hydra]

6. I'm glad they found a reality show that the US does like

I about :puke: when I saw the advertisement for this

[gratuitous]

7. Every loyal red-blooded American should tune in

Otherwise, the terrorists will win! And you don't want that to happen, do you? Why does America hate America so much?