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Post by Saint on Sept 15, 2024 14:09:26 GMT
Anyone else think it's a bit strange to be awarding knighthoods in this day and age?
I watched a Youtube interview with Sir Oswald Mosley the other other day. How the hell did he end up with a knighthood?
I'm not at all opposed to recognition for contributions to society. But surely there's a less ... erm... feudal way.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2024 14:13:46 GMT
Get rid
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Post by montegriffo on Sept 15, 2024 20:02:35 GMT
Yes and no.
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Post by montegriffo on Sept 15, 2024 20:44:53 GMT
At it's best the honours system is a reward for hard working citizens who go above and beyond but at its worse it is a corrupt system of cronyism.
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Post by Zany on Sept 15, 2024 21:51:59 GMT
When you look at the Lords its full of highly specialised individuals.
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Post by patman post on Sept 17, 2024 15:25:35 GMT
Honours system seems OK. It seems a cost-effective way of recognizing acts, deeds, or efforts that do some good. I'd reform it to raise the level of what qualifies people for honours.
House of Lords is different. Can't say I'm 100% behind making it an elected chamber — how members are selected should be detached from general elections. I can see the positives of an upper age limit (in both houses)...
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