Nobel laureates call for end to TV’s “Stars Earn Stripes”

LOS ANGELES, Aug 14:   Nine Nobel Peace laureates, including retired South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, on Monday called on television network NBC to cancel its “Stars Earn Stripes” reality show, calling it a bid to “sanitize war by likening it to an athletic competition.” The competition show, due to air for the first time on Monday evening, puts eight celebrities such as singer Nick Lachey and politician Sarah Palin’s husband Todd, through military-style training, including helicopter drops and long-range weapons firing. (agencies)