CN - "Win a baby!" station's contest sparks controversy

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'Win a baby!' Radio station condemned for competition giving away free IVF treatments
A Canadian radio station has been condemned as 'unethical and insulting' over a competition in which listeners can 'win a baby'.

Ottawa's Hot 89.9 has vowed to pay for a three rounds of IVF to the person who makes the best case to them.

All contestants have to do is write in 100 words or less why they want a child and and a panel of judges will pick the most persuasive.
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Controversy goes back and forth at Daily Mail link above.
 
  • #2
Ick. The decline of western civilization.
 
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