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make it illegal to profit on fame obtained by doing something unethical (getting a reality show/book deal for...)

Created by M.J. on May 09, 2014

There is a trend in which people who do something illegal, and/or unethical, get reality shows, book deals, speaking tours, or get paid to "tell their story." The media has basically turned getting punished for a crime, into getting rewarded for it.

Pass laws that say, for example: "A person has to forfeit all payment received from public appearances/product endorsements, and pay a fine, if such appearances/endorsements were obtained via fame based on breaking the law."

One (out of countless examples): Rod Blagojevich broke the law, he became famous because he broke the law, that fame resulted in a pistachio commercial—and he'll probably get a reality show when he comes out of jail... It's just not right.

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