Should people who are on enormous salaries and who are merely doing their job eg Sheffield's own Bob Kerslake, Chief Executive £133,900 pa in 2003 be honoured in this way? I think not.

Neither do I believe that somebody who has the luck to be born good at something eg music or sport should receive hounors of this type.

Ideas?

Well who should?

How about an award for the biggest social security claim? Or greatest adherance to averageness?

I know! the FA cup will now go to the team who are knocked out in the quarter finals.

Would you like a lid for that jar of worms, Mo?

Originally posted by Strix
Well who should?

How about an award for the biggest social security claim? Or greatest adherance to averageness?

I know! the FA cup will now go to the team who are knocked out in the quarter finals.

Would you like a lid for that jar of worms, Mo?

:D

I haven't got much time for honours of this type at all, for me they could be abolished altogether.

If they are to be used they should be given to ordinary people, on ordinary salaries, struggling to make ends meet doing ordinary jobs, or for people who have gone over and above their duty, or made a contribution to benefit the lives of others with no regard to gain for themselves eg Jane Tomlinson.

The way these awards are decided doesn't seem to be consistent.

Lennox Lewis appears to have been overlooked once again. :mad:

Originally posted by Mo
Neither do I believe that somebody who has the luck to be born good at something eg music or sport should receive hounors of this type.

Born good at something? No one is born good at sports. To be a world class sportsperson takes years of hard work and dedication, much of it from a very youing age.

In the Grand Scheme of Things, it may be little more than a useless but lucrative trade, but they should be recognised for the contributions they've made to their profession.

Originally posted by Mo
:D

I haven't got much time for honours of this type at all, for me they could be abolished altogether.

If they are to be used they should be given to ordinary people, on ordinary salaries, struggling to make ends meet doing ordinary jobs, or for people who have gone over and above their duty, or made a contribution to benefit the lives of others with no regard to gain for themselves eg Jane Tomlinson.

But 'ordinary' people do get 'honoured' dont they? There's always some lollipop man or woman getting an MBE or somert. It would be interesting to read a full and comprehensive list of the people who have been given honours - I would guess there are many more 'unknowns' than 'celebrities but its only the famous who make the news.

In any case, the government has to be seen to be 'in touch' with popular culture which means honouring the years 'stars'.

On a side note, I watched an interesting programme on Benjamin Zephania recently which showed why he refused the MBE. Very interesting viewing and all credit and respect to the man. :thumbsup:

Mat

I overheard someone on a bus telling the driver he should get an honour...I am sure he said "get knighted" when he asked him for the fare :heyhey:

Dame Kelly and Sir Matthew sound pretty good to me.
Certainly more deserving than that spawn of satan Cur Mark Thatcher.:rant:

I just can't believe they missed my name off the list again! :suspect: :rant: :loopy:

Bring on the general election!

Originally posted by Edd
I just can't believe they missed my name off the list again! :suspect: :rant: :loopy:

Bring on the general election! Maybe better luck next year.:thumbsup: :loopy:

Originally posted by Abdul
Born good at something? No one is born good at sports. To be a world class sportsperson takes years of hard work and dedication, much of it from a very youing age.

In the Grand Scheme of Things, it may be little more than a useless but lucrative trade, but they should be recognised for the contributions they've made to their profession. Not quite true Abdul,, genetics have a lot to do with someone being a successfull athlete especially world class and yes we can all make average athletes if we are determined but to be at the very top you have to be born to have it.

Originally posted by Mo
Should people who are on enormous salaries and who are merely doing their job eg Sheffield's own Bob Kerslake, Chief Executive £133,900 pa in 2003 be honoured in this way? I think not.

Neither do I believe that somebody who has the luck to be born good at something eg music or sport should receive hounors of this type.

Ideas?
I agree. You shouldn't get an honour just for doing the job you're paid for. Ok, so every year there's an MBE for a token lollipop lady or man, but when was the last one made a Dame or given a knighthood? The honours system is mostly a way for politicians to reward friends and donors. The sporting heroes etc are the window dressing.