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Terry Pratchett Knighted
ackthpt writes "Headlines have been popping up on Google News: 'Terry Pratchett declared himself "flabbergasted" to receive a knighthood as he led a group of writers, actors and performers honoured today.' The Discworld author and stalwart adversary of Alzheimers Disease has been a member of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for Services to Literature since 1998. He will be entering the new year as Knight Commander. Well done and Oook, Sir Terry."
why is slashdot SOOO behind in the news? why is there not article?
Then by all means, honor him! You don't need a decrepit old coot to tell you if he's great or not--and what if I don't agree with the decrepit old coot? If I was British, I'd be embarrassed that the person that is supposed to represent me (in the eyes of many around the world, at least) makes it look like I think Bill Gates deserves a particular honor of the sort he got! My point is that governments or bodies affiliated with the government should not be in the business of handing out awards because governments should strive to be neutral towards these subjective things.
Yes, but why are other people treating "Her Majesty"'s (why are you addressing her as if SHE'S so special?!) awards as if they mean anything more than your own?
The Queen doesn't choose who gets the honours, the government does.
If you're not British, then don't talk when we persecute gays, blacks, or otherwise do something anathema to the rights of our fellow man!