You must be this tall to eat this onion pickle.

[dolari]

Something I was thinking about in the shower. You've just saved a building full of puppies, orphans and nuns. You're famous. The President of the United States of America, George W Bush, calls you up to offer you the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Knowing what you do of the administration - but also realizing this is live, on the air, around the world, and that you deserve it...

...do you accept it?

Comments

[tekalynn.livejournal.com]

Can I go to the medal ceremony, act all happy and honored, and then take the opportunity to bitch the President of the United States out live and on camera before the Secret Service carts me off?

[jenndolari.livejournal.com]

Yes.

[amw.livejournal.com]

Refusing to accept a medal of honor simply because you didn't like the current head of state would be extremely petty imho. It's still your country, you know?

[dmlaenker.livejournal.com]

Yes, because Bush isn't acting as the head of government here but as the head of state, where he is administering the actions of the government outside of his purview.

[zaecus.livejournal.com]

This Medal of Honor truly humbles me. Living in the most powerful nation in the world fills me with awe. Both of these, however, pale in the face of the hate and anger so much of the world directs toward us every day. We have had many opportunities to build bridges and develop true friendships, and I would humbly and gratefully return this medal without any regret if the men responsible for destroying these chances would resign.

Thank you."

[missratbat.livejournal.com]

Yes.

It's the saving of orphans, puppies and nuns that's being recognised. And as far as I know, this medal could be being offered for the same deeds by any president and administration. And recognising good deeds is probably something that should be encouraged.

[jessie-c.livejournal.com]

The Medal of Honour is granted by the US Congress. All shrub has to do with it is he gives it to you.

Accept and slide a few Michael Moore quotes into your interviews afterwards : )

[chrysalis.livejournal.com]

I would accept it. The President is just acting as a figurehead, and it's probably more important to use the opportunity to inspire. Bush is already elected anyway, and it's not like he's coming back after this term...

[red-pill.livejournal.com]

totaly. and i would kick bush in the crotch. it would be so worth it.

[nathan-r.livejournal.com]

"I am deeply touched and honored by this recognition. However, I regret that I am unable to accept this medal, due to the fact that the Medal of Honor may only be bestowed on members of the armed forces. This medal would be irrevocably devalued were it to be awarded to a civilian, and I am puzzled by the apparent failure of the Congress to remember this. I humbly suggest instead that I am eligible for the Presidential Medal of Freedom."

Then I'd give Bush a knee to the groin.

::snicker::

[jenndolari.livejournal.com]

"I am puzzled by the apparent failure of the Congress to remember this."

The Democrats haven't had a majority in Congress for quite some time. They just need a small refresher course to get back on track.

[hemlock-martini.livejournal.com]

Okay, but I get to throw up all over him. Denver omelette, chunky style.

[nightshadepyre.livejournal.com]

Since they don't present medals via phone when soliciting for happy stories to try to boost approval ratings... I very well may go and publicly decline any medal (honor as you used in your example or any other since as nathan pointed out civvies are ineligible for the CMoH)- my sister served in Iraq, was injured during a combat situation and was denied a Purple Heart. There are much more deserving people of such a medal, and while I would accept the thanks of "W" as thanks from the U.S.A., I could never accept a medal for an act the likes of which is everyday for so many more people... and while the chests of so many veterans of this war and others go unadorned. Besides... I'm a Pagan who hates kids and really I'm a cat person... I simply value life. :)