Objections to Obama's Pulitzer recognition is just one aspect of a dangerous state that exists in America today. Rachel Maddow's analysis of the award is excellent and based on identifiable evidence. Genie, thanks for posting. While I do not expect all Americans to agree on Obama's action and policy I would expect a great majority of Americans to be honored that the elected leader of this country would receive a prestigious prize for world peace. Obama has shown no indication that he believes he is "a panacea for the ills of the world" nor any sign of "ego" as a result of this award. He put the award in perspective and displayed a sense of humility that is not that common among powerful leaders. I would also like to see the foreign involvement in Afganistan come to an end, but that does not mean that country's problems will come to an end. Nor did American involvement in Afganistan create the problems in that country. Obama has not achieved peace in his own country but he had made great effort in that respect. He made overtures to the Republican Party to establish a non-partisan government. He offered to work with Republicans in establishing health reform. His efforts have been refused even though the American people would best be served by the country's leaders joining together to work out solutions. I for one am proud to have a President with high ideals and high expectations for himself, the country, and its people. Even those people who show no respect for him or his office.