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Re: New Years Honours.
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Originally Posted by gynn
Surely its BECAUSE they bring kudos, that they get the award?
I agree completely about the bureaucrats who don't deserve an award. I once knew a civil servant who got an MBE simply for reaching a certain grade. It devalues the system.
But sportsmen who bring glory to the UK, like Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy, deserve a reward for boosting the national spirit. IMHO.
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Well said!
Sport requires an immense amount of sacrifice to reach certain levels and to compete and win at international level is good for the country's image. I wonder if those who are against awards for sport's personalities were against the Olympics coming to Britain this year. 
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