As the editorial points out, society has been accused of "moral decline" for over a century. The editorial cites the Victorian-era film "The Kiss" (1896) as an example. It seemed scandalous at the time, although tame today.Indicting reality television for representing a similar "moral hazard" is counterproductive to the editorial board's argument. In 15 or 20 years, today's reality television may pale in comparison to television fare of the day.

It is important to recognize that culture evolves over time. What seems to be morally hazardous now may be considered acceptable in the future, and there is nothing wrong with that. This should not be deemed a hazard -- rather, it should be called progress.

In any case, the divorce rate in this country has skyrocketed since matchmaking went out of vogue. Perhaps "Married By America" is a simple ratings ploy, but is it worse than an arranged marriage or meeting someone on the Internet as many do today? Maybe our current marriage system has failed, and the show will be a useful, if entertaining, alternative for some.