No, Murray shouldn't get a knighthood or any other honour. Yet. I don't think sports men & women should get honours until they've retired. For instance Jessica Ennis has a CBE, given primarily for her gold at the 2012 Olympics. So what happens if she wins gold again at the next one? And maybe another in a different event? The same applies to Murray, if he gets a knighthood for this Wimbledon win what does he get if he wins it again?

As for businessmen, well in some cases it might be justified but in general I'm against it as I think it often just goes to those who know the right people.

As for civil servants, it's a joke that completely devalues the honours. Civil servants shouldn't just get one simply for doing their job and because they're next in line, they should be the same as everyone else. If they make some kind of outstanding contribution then fine, but it shouldn't just be a perk of the job.



I like the honours system, I think it's a good way of the state recognising people and their contribution. I just wish it was better and more focused upon normal people rather than celebrities, current sportspeople and civil servants. I always remember seeing a programme on TV a few years ago that was primarily about the Queen but it showed her giving out some honours and had a quick piece with a farmer from Wales who was getting an MBE I think. He was an old guy who had been farming for about 45 years and came across as simply a quiet, gentle old man. He was literally in tears just talking about it. That's who should be getting these honours instead of, for instance, Rob Brydon.

We give medals for bravery.

I suspect the dishing-out of real gongs such as VC's, GM's, etc. etc. is far more "considered" and awarded for specific acts of what is still quaintly termed "gallantry" but actually means seriously putting one's life in conspicuously great danger for the benefit of others ... rather than automatic knighthoods for Whitehall pen-pushers or seats in the Lords for services to backpocket-filling.

I always list my qualifications when corresponding,



Yours,



Sandra The Terrorist, 25m Swimming, Cycling Proficiency.

Most firefighters lives are lost in attempted preservation of property, by far the most dangerous two things are explosions and building collapses. This is not to detract from their bravery, just your connection between risk to life and saving lives is not what you think it is.





Needless to say, I am.

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