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Kyle McCallan MBE - see mod warning in post 12
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12-06-2010 6:08pm#1http://www.cricketeurope4.net/DATABASE/ARTICLES3/articles/000036/003609.shtml
Any award for an Irish sportsman should be praised - well done Kyle
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This is no ordinary award, my argument would be in it's name itself, Member of the British Empire.
It's IMO an imperialist dinosaur award from the 19th century.
The only argument I would see why he is happy at accepting it is because I assume he is a Protestant as Carrickfergus is very much a Protestant town.
It would've been very interesting to see if a Catholic Northern Ireland former football player such as Neil Lennon would've accepted it, I seriously doubt it and let's be straight here these awards are sounded out b4 hand to make sure that the recipient will accept one.
Now I know this is not the political forum but your 1st post left the door open.
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AnimalRights wrote: »This is no ordinary award, my argument would be in it's name itself, Member of the British Empire.
It's IMO an imperialist dinosaur award from the 19th century.
As with everything on this site, that's your opinion. Other peoples' opinions may vary. I make no comment on this aspect.AnimalRights wrote: »The only argument I would see why he is happy at accepting it is because I assume he is a Protestant as Carrickfergus is very much a Protestant town.
It would've been very interesting to see if a Catholic Northern Ireland former football player such as Neil Lennon would've accepted it, I seriously doubt it and let's be straight here these awards are sounded out b4 hand to make sure that the recipient will accept one.
Now I know this is not the political forum but your 1st post left the door open.
Religion's got nothing to do with it. Who the player plays for or against is also irrelevant. As you say, these are sounded out beforehand, so it's up to the recipient to decide if they want it.0 -
AnimalRights wrote: »This is no ordinary award, my argument would be in it's name itself, Member of the British Empire.
It's IMO an imperialist dinosaur award from the 19th century.
The only argument I would see why he is happy at accepting it is because I assume he is a Protestant as Carrickfergus is very much a Protestant town.
It would've been very interesting to see if a Catholic Northern Ireland former football player such as Neil Lennon would've accepted it, I seriously doubt it and let's be straight here these awards are sounded out b4 hand to make sure that the recipient will accept one.
Now I know this is not the political forum but your 1st post left the door open.
The queen of his country has awarded him for his achievements during his career; why shouldnt he be proud of it? Just because you have some hangup about the queen doesnt make it any less of an honor. Im born and bred in the ROI, but Id still be honored if I was awarded an OBE, the same as I would be if it was the emporer of Japan or that strange little chap in Korea wishing to honor me.0 -
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