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Originally Posted by garinda
As I've said before on this subject, I don't agree with the honours system.
The majority of worthy people, will not be rewarded by a glittering prize, nor expect it.
Some recipients make the whole thing risible.
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OK -so on the whole it's just the extended old boy's network giving themselves a collective pat on the back.
A continuation of school prize night when we were young. I used to treasure my Wardleworth's book token, receiving it was the highlight of the year. Such was the excitement in my life back then -though come to think of it they were the last awards I was ever given
(unless you count tennis trophies!).
In any case, I bet you'd be off like a shot to the palace if you got one -think I'll nominate you for a Knighthood next time round, I'm sure I'd find other suporters of the nomination here on Accyweb.
Does HM still give it with a sword and say "Arise, Sir G...", I wonder
you'd enjoy that, admit it!
By the way, what does one have to do to get into the Knights of the Garter - apart from being "of gentle blood" and "not a hedge-born swain"
"HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE"