tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post2370951864377117530..comments2023-11-13T16:30:40.096+13:00Comments on Editing the Herald: KnightwatchJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12661495023149576052noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-4934792861548592892009-04-08T04:36:00.000+12:002009-04-08T04:36:00.000+12:00I like the 'It helps sell wine' explanation. It t...I like the 'It helps sell wine' explanation. <BR/><BR/>It ties in quite well with the little gold silver and bronze medal stickers you see on wine bottles.Wansbonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-30828643765090545352009-04-07T17:20:00.000+12:002009-04-07T17:20:00.000+12:00Well you know my question: why do we reward anyone...Well you know my question: why do we reward anyone with knighthoods?<BR/><BR/>I still haven't heard a convincing justification (rather than explanation) from anyone. So I'm afraid that I can't help you with that question.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661495023149576052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9139464357237074361.post-19166314336716789552009-04-07T16:29:00.000+12:002009-04-07T16:29:00.000+12:00This is a question born of pure ignorance, I'm not...This is a question born of pure ignorance, I'm not having a go at anyone, but why do we award our Governor Generals with Knighthoods? I know the same could be said of many candidates, but I'm particularly confused by this one.<BR/><BR/>I know they represent the crown in NZ, but is that the main reason? Or are they performing some other kind of exemplary services that I'm simply unaware of? Once again, only asking because I simply don't know.Bradhttp://www.myspace.com/guitarodactylnoreply@blogger.com