US President Barack Obama has won the Nobel Peace Prize for his calls to reduce the world's stockpile of nuclear weapons and working to achieve world peace.
Maybe it's just me, but doesn't that seem a little premature? This is a man who currently, as commander-in-chief, is engaged in 2 wars and has control over the largest nuclear arsenal on earth. In addition, his stance on Israel and the occupied territories is not the most progressive or brave.
There is no question that he is working to address the negative relationship that the US has with the rest of the world and his calls for nuclear disarmament are very welcome, but awards should be given for results, not intentions. President Obama may well be able to realise "America's commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons" but until then, he deserves admiration, not accolades.
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