OBE’s

OBE’s

They seems a bit cheap, nowadays, don’t they?

Time was when only people of outstanding achievement received them, but nowadays all you need is a friend or two in high places. Apart from that, you need have done nothing of merit at all.

The most recent, glaring,  example is that of Mr (formerly senator) Terry Le Sueur.
What on earth did he get an OBE for?  He’s a lovely man, but as a politician he was hopeless – whether at Social Security, the Treasury or, latterly, as Chief minister. Why not Mr (formerly senator) Le Main? At least he looked after people as Housing president, and later Housing minister. You could call on him at any time of day – even late into the night – with your problems and he would get on your case and sort it out. I can think of other politicians who gave sterling service, too, but Terry Le Sueur? It cheapens the award.