Presidential Medal of Freedom

[jimnyc]

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is—along with the comparable Congressional Gold Medal, bestowed by an act of U.S. Congress—the highest civilian award of the United States. It recognizes those individuals who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors".

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With that said - should Bill Cosby, accused of nearly 50 rapes - should he have his medal taken back, aka revoked? Is this the type of person we want to brag to the world about being one of our best citizens?

[aboutime]

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is—along with the comparable Congressional Gold Medal, bestowed by an act of U.S. Congress—the highest civilian award of the United States. It recognizes those individuals who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors".

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With that said - should Bill Cosby, accused of nearly 50 rapes - should he have his medal taken back, aka revoked? Is this the type of person we want to brag to the world about being one of our best citizens?

Jim. Doesn't matter what "WE" want anymore. I'm surprised Obama hasn't given Himself one yet. Ya know? Since handing out NOBEL's is like handing out candy to JUNKIES!

[Elessar]

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is an award bestowed by the President of the United States and is—along with the comparable Congressional Gold Medal, bestowed by an act of U.S. Congress—the highest civilian award of the United States. It recognizes those individuals who have made "an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors".

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With that said - should Bill Cosby, accused of nearly 50 rapes - should he have his medal taken back, aka revoked? Is this the type of person we want to brag to the world about being one of our best citizens?

If proven, it should be returned.