I’m not a political blogger. I post on issues of faith and life.
The Nobel Peace Prize is something I’ve been interested in off and on over the years but can’t say that I can typically even name more than a few winners. But the recent award to Barak Obama shocked me.
The Nobel Prize is intended to go to: “to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between the nations and the abolition or reduction of standing armies and the formation and spreading of peace congresses.” (Alfred Nobel’s 1895 will)
Nominations were due in February. Obama had barely served in the office at that point. Actually, he STILL hasn’t even served a full year of his this term. How did he win?
Speculation has already started that this is more of a slap at George W Bush than an award for Obama. I really don’t know.
I pray for the best for the United States. I’m proud to be a citizen. I pray for peace.
I don’t think the right choice was made this year only because he hasn’t had a chance to earn the award. If, in a year or two, this country has made strides, great! But personally, I think he is learning how difficult the job actually is.
Here’s an idea: Take the prize money and apply it towards the deficit. That would go a long way in my mind!
Praying for peace,
Marty
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