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Originally Posted by Stuart C
Actually, Giles Brandreith made some interesting comments about all these awards (MBE, CBE etc) on Room 101 a while back. Basically, the practical upshot was that he considers the whole thing to be a waste of time, and is basically a case of knowing the right people.
And, yes, he was on the selection committee during the 80s, so should know what he is talking about.
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My thoughts entirely. Especially as a lot of people get an award for doing the job that they get paid for. Whats so special about that, theyre being paid anyway!!
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Originally Posted by vbnmu
Why should we dictate who is alowed to have nuclear power and who can't? Thats putting it on a different level but It all comes down to common sense.
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A bit off topic but define common sense from a global perspective.
People in this country often dont think people in the middle east have common sense and hence the iran nuclear concerns. However i agree why shouldnt they be allowed when other nations are allowed and its the so called "allowed" nations trying to stop others from catching up.