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Thread #42566   Message #619371
Posted By: Liz the Squeak
01-Jan-02 - 04:59 AM
Thread Name: Mudcatter of the year - Nominations Plea
Subject: RE: Mudcatter of the year - Nominations Plea
I posted, but you might not like it.....

I don't think it fair to do this sort of thing, just like I don't like the Queens' Honours list (mind you I don't like the Queen much either!).

It highlights those who have blown their own trumpets about their achievements, which is vulgar, and it skims over those who just go on plodding, day after day, week after week, and get the work done. This year has highlighted this enormously.

Individuals have shouted from the highest rooftop their sinlge achievements, when they should have kept decently quiet. They have been recognised for one thing, which makes them think they are universally adored, and can do no wrong. They believe that because they are regarded with honour in one place for one action, that they can impose all their wishes, desires, beliefs and lifestyle on all others across the world.

Suddenly, because of one action by someone else, a whole heap of people get shoved into the limelight and patronised, just for going about their everyday business. Where is the praise and adoration when they ask for a decent wage, for better working conditions, for sensible working hours, for more money to replace worn out and dangerous equipment?

And if you think this "song" is about you - it probably is!!!

LTS