Among the Barbara Windsors and Dorothy Starts are enough politically motivated recipients to suggest the system isn’t just unethical,it’s harmfulMy favourite tale of ennoblement is disputed but carries such symbolic resonance that I like to judge it’s sincere. King James I, it is said, and so enjoyed his tasty loin of beef that he drew his short sword and knighted it. And there was no one to stop him. Arise Sir Loin.
With the publication of the recent Year’s Honour’s List,many more deserving cases gallop up in the world nowadays. It is right to applaud a mighty many of the individuals, particularly those who have indeed performed notable public service or added to the gaiety of the nation.
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Source: theguardian.com