The Presidency Should Not Be a Participation Trophy
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There's been a lot of talk about the participation trophy in recent years - you know, that prize we hand out to every member of our children's intramural sports team at the end of each season, regardless of how well they play. Many people believe it's become a cultural symbol of how politically-correct we've become as a society. Our fear of hurt feelings has shamed us into rewarding mere participation instead of what we used to reward: Standout achievement.
The Presidency Should Not Be a Participation Trophy
The Presidency Should Not Be a Participation…
The Presidency Should Not Be a Participation Trophy
There's been a lot of talk about the participation trophy in recent years - you know, that prize we hand out to every member of our children's intramural sports team at the end of each season, regardless of how well they play. Many people believe it's become a cultural symbol of how politically-correct we've become as a society. Our fear of hurt feelings has shamed us into rewarding mere participation instead of what we used to reward: Standout achievement.
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