The peace prize not so noble after all.

Let me start off by saying i'm not religious nor am I a Catholic, but I did like Pope John Paul the Second. Well, a few weeks ago I was talking to my friend, Joe and I said the Noble Peace Prize commission should nominate John Paul for a prize as he had done many things in the cause of peace. I also thought that the Dali Lama should be up for the prize as well.

I learned by accident on a news clip that indeed the Pope was up for the prize, but since he had died they disqualified him. Why? This is disgusting! I mean now that he is dead does this mean all the work he had done was for not? Did not his efforts still matter to the people he helped? Did not what he stood for matter anymore? I think that disqualifying him or anyone because they are deceased to me mean that the prize loses much of it's meaning and If I find a way to contact those in charge. I will let them know that I no longer hold their prize to matter because If one loses their value after death and they can't get the prize then the prize is WORTHLESS!

Those who have made the rule that people who die can't get the award ought to remember that the person they have dropped from the running may well have saved thousands of lives and I for one am outraged at their actions!

If I find a way to e-mail the commission I'll add it to this post and I'll ask all who read my post to take action and to right a wrong. I feel those who work for peace need to be counted as many people would not be brave enough to speak out for peace, freedom, and justice for all human life on earth.

Comments

The Green Bard said…
It occurs to me that the Catholic religion of which he was the head goes in for what the Noble Prize is not doing: in other words it makes saints out of dead people. So in a way it goes against this religion in not honouring its Pope in a tradition Catholics agree with. Not only that but many an artist or composer or writer becomes known as a 'genius' who created a classic example of their art after they have died. Take Van Gogh for example!
Anonymous said…
You know, the Grammys recently gave Ray Charles awards even though he's dead.
Albert Torcaso said…
I know that, David, and I'm glad they did. Steve, I understand what you are saying, but I just don't think the policy of removing anyone from the running just because they have died is a good policy. As for John Paul the Second I agree he won't be forgotten. As for sainthood well, that could be a bit much.

I like the guy but sainthood what do the rest of my bloger friends think?
Anonymous said…
John Paul should definately be a saint. How many other popes became saints? What's wrong with him being a saint?
Albert Torcaso said…
Well, that is not for me to decide that is up to them.
Anonymous said…
What is your religion, Al? What are you anyway?
Albert Torcaso said…
believe in God but I don't need a church, mosque, synagogue, temple, to talk to God. If I want to go to a place of worship I do but I don't need it to believe in God or talk to God I speak to God every night do you?
Anonymous said…
Al is a catholic or is it Cath -OH -Lick
Hey why do you keep changing the name of your blog?
Anonymous said…
Do you speak to God when you're on the toilet?
Anonymous said…
Yes I do.
Anonymous said…
They never gave me a prize either. They just tore me to pieces in front of the vatican. Just becuse I was a woman.
Anonymous said…
Let us Pray.
Anonymous said…
I want a prize !
Albert Torcaso said…
I'll hug you Joan, is that good enough?

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