Peace pity prize presented to president

President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last
Friday, Oct. 2. 

The Norwegian Nobel Committee spoke with the Associated Press and stated the following: "Awarding Obama the peace prize could be seen as an early vote of confidence intended to build global support for the policies of his young administration."  

Obama has become an American celebrity; he is no longer the President of the United States – he is being used for our entertainment. Commercials with George Lopez and appearances on late night shows, one would think that presidency is a full-time job, 24-hours a day, his situation shocks me at my core. 

Thorbjeorn Jagland, chairman of the Norwegian Committee told AP,  "some people say  –  and I understand it – isn't it premature? Too early?" What is most concerning is that Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize due to his promises and high hopes of change. 

In 1895, Alfred Nobel said that the Nobel Prize should be awarded "to the person that shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations and the abolition or reduction of standing armies and the formation and spreading of peace congress''. 

What has Obama accomplished to even be considered for the award? Alfred Nobel is probably turning in his grave over the committee's
lack of respect by choosing this year's winner. 

Obama is indeed a gifted speaker and has a certain charm about him  but impossible promises can sound quite deceiving when said with enough confidence. The award should be given if in three years from now these promises have
been accomplished. 

Up against him this year was Colombian Activist Pieded Cordoba, woman's Afghani activist Simi Samar, and Physician Denise Mukwege from Congo. These three candidates have all accomplished so many great things and are on their way to achieve even more. More than anything, this was a huge disrespect to these three activists out to make a difference in
the world. 

Denise Mukwege runs a free clinic to help raped war victims, and Obama makes irresistible promises. The peace prize should be awarded with high consideration, careful thought and pride, disappointment floods our Nation with this
recent decision. 

Our first African American president is being used for our amusement. The entire world has witnessed our lack of respect for our leader and as a result felt the need to falsely award him
with one of the most prestigious awards available. 

As Americans we need to take a deep look at the image we are asking the leader of our nation to make. Commercials with fellow celebrities are not necessary – he has already gained our support, but now he needs to stop his attempt for fame and show the world that he does deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.