Memorandum submitted by Mr Jim Hamilton
(HON 27)
An honours system is in place to respect the
achievement of individuals who have excelled in life over and
above the standard required by the job for which they are paid
or have by their action brought honour to this country and its
people. The present system does this very well and the various
levels of the awards can recognise the individual nuances of the
performance. To introduce some stupid "Comrade 1st/2nd/3rd
class" or even worse "Stankanovite worker of the year"
scheme simply brings derision to the system. Keep with what is
working and is understood.
February 2004
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