When we think of a knight, we think of some heroic figure in shining steel armor, riding his white stallion and ready to do battle to save the fair maiden in distress.
It's probably the exact opposite of what we think of when we think of Teddy Kennedy who spent most of his womanizing life in an alcoholic fog. When he found himself with a damsel in distress, he let her drown and saved himself.
Is the British Empire so devoid of worthy individuals to honor, they resort to bestowing honorary knighthoods to people who are the antithesis of the title?
To be honest, unless "Sir Ted" suddenly decides become a British citizen, he can't really use the title. Still, one woud expect that the Brits would have thought twice about honoring an old reprobate in such a way.
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Actually, there is no more British Empire. I don't even think it's appropriate to use the word "Great" in front of Britain. The once Great Britain is now a hollow shell of its former self. Knighting Teddy Kennedy is proof of this.
Posted by: BobF | Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 04:24