Senator Edward Kennedy to be Knighted

An honorary knighthood, in part for his services to Northern Ireland, but also for his work over his lifetime providing greater access to health care for children and greater access to education around the world.

I understand that he can't be called "Sir" but still, it's a nice accolade.

I'm not a supporter but I am not too young to remember all of that. They all get away with it Bob. Money and who you know always comes into play. They are all the same! They have a different set of laws than we do.  

What makes them any better than the rest of us???? All of these people who get knighted. For what?? God given talents?? We all have God given talents. But a lot of people don't bother to look for them. Just because I can't sing or dance or act doesn't make my talent any less or better than theirs!  I don't even need the recognition. I prefer to remain humble and do what God wants me to do. 

I agree with you Cathy.

I remember hearing about the things Bob mentions when I was growing up, and while I don't condone any of it, surely, Kennedy's past mistakes don't negate the good that he has done for health care and children world wide.

Thanks Diana!

I do recognize his accomplishments and glad he has done for the children and health care. But yeah, don't see where he needs to be knighted.

Diana,

I think very highly of you and certainly respect your opinion, but I fail to see how anything can overshadow the fact that he and all his connections have covered up some serious criminal activity including vehicular homicide, sexual assault, public indecency and lewdness.

If I was driving Mary Jo and got into the same accident I'd have been doing time even if I never left the scene.

in order to be honoured with a knighthood, mbe, obe, etc., your name must be put forword by sponsors to the queens office for approval and consideration. the only time the queen actually becomes involved is on the day of the ceremeny, when she presents the awards.

A lot of the past recent problems with Ireland/Northern Ireland, were not helped by funds suppied to the IRA from Irish IRA supporters (well-meaning or not), in the States. It was only after the 9/11 bombings in New York that funding of 'terrorisum' was investigated and outlawed. This helped bring about peace in Ireland, mainly because of the lack of funding and the good will of those that wanted peace. Long may it continue.