[olug] Knighthood for 'father of the Web'

[Tim & Alethea Larson]

Vincent.Raffensberger at dtn.com wrote:

>I'm totally unimpressed. 
>He had the opportunity to join the more elite order of those who have 
>declined Knighthood 
>(http://www.indystar.com/articles/7/106312-8267-010.html).
>
>Royalty is such a useless sham.  Exalting and pampering one person above 
>all others because of their pedigree?
>I'm glad I'm not British and since I'm not, I'll stop ranting now.  :)
>  
>
He's not royalty, he's just "Sir Berners-Lee" now.  It's not a 
hereditary title.  He earned it, and was given recognition for his 
accomplishment and contribution.  I can think of no better use for the 
old royalty titles than that.


Tim