Posted: 3/7/2003 9:00:53 AM EDT
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Is it just me, or does anyone else out there have a problem with the titles politicians have taken upon themselves? Terms such as, “The Honorable _________”, or, His/Her Honor”, or “The Esteemed or Distinguished Gentleman/Lady”? I do, and I don’t care about the tradition behind the practice. I refuse to participate. When I write my elected representatives, I refer to them as such, and nothing more. I even balk at the term, elected “leaders”. They do not lead. They should be following the constituency that sent them. These people have been dispatched to do OUR will. They work for us. We are not their subjects. I understand that it is necessary to be polite. My parents raised (at least they tried [;D] ) me well. But I will never bow my head, or bend my knee before a government official. The above terms are too close to the titles worn by kings, queens, and the self proclaimed aristocracies of history. These would-be “nobles” populating our current government can kiss my ass. |