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pendy · 04-01-2006, 10:24

Why give a knighthood to someone who has made stacks of money out of doing very little? - and then b*****s off so that he won't have to pay tax on the dosh?

I agree that the honours system is deeply flawed, too many showbiz personalities - I don't mind the ones that get their gongs for their charity work, that's above and beyond, but it would be nice to see the ordinary people who give up their time to do voluntary work (thus saving the Government loads of money) getting some recognition for it.

04-01-2006, 10:24	#18
pendy Resting in peace Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London/Oswaldtwistle Posts: 1,123 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 910	Re: New Year's Honours List Why give a knighthood to someone who has made stacks of money out of doing very little? - and then b*****s off so that he won't have to pay tax on the dosh? I agree that the honours system is deeply flawed, too many showbiz personalities - I don't mind the ones that get their gongs for their charity work, that's above and beyond, but it would be nice to see the ordinary people who give up their time to do voluntary work (thus saving the Government loads of money) getting some recognition for it.