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As does every reality show. If they were portrayed as "human beings", no one would watch this show or any other reality series.
Intervention
I used to like watching that show until I actually saw a dude who refused treatment panhandling on haight st. He was the dude I used to mock a lot too because he seemed really dumb and was an ex-pro roller blader. Now I can't watch that show anymore.
I didn't give him money because he openly asked for money for beer, and I knew he was an alcoholic whose family was willing to help him, but refused it. It was weird.
PW, you are a counselor of some sort, my family (my mom, dad, and sister are all social workers) have argued whether the interventionists are acting unethical by making a public spectacle of these people, or if they are acting on some idealistic mindset that showing these stories wiill help open people's eyes and get help for themselves or loved ones. What do you think?