US Considering Reality TV Competition For Citizenship
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering taking part in a reality TV show in which immigrants would compete for American citizenship, the department confirmed on Friday.
Asked about the reported idea, DHS responded with a statement that said the pitch " has not received approval or rejection by staff, " and that " each proposal undergoes a thorough vetting process prior to denial or approval. "
" We need to revive patriotism and civic duty in this country, and we're happy to review out-of-the-box pitches, " Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said in the statement.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the proposed show -- which was pitched by a Canadian American named Rob Worsoff -- would see contestants face off to prove they are the most American.
" This isn't 'The Hunger Games' for immigrants, " the newspaper quoted Worsoff as saying -- a reference to a dystopian novel and subsequent movie about children forced to kill each...
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