Burn Her At The Stake...

[michal]

What we really need is more witches and less politicians

[IfSoGirl]

I love Harry Potter but I don't think JK Rowling met the criteria:
Presidential Medal of Freedom



Eligibility: Awarded by the President for exceptionally meritorious contributions to national security interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other exceptionally significant public or private endeavors. It is bestowed at the sole discretion of the President. The basis for nomination must be of the most significant nature to the nation as a whole.
Criteria: Established by Executive Order 9586, "Medal of Freedom," July 6, 1945, as amended.

Process: Heads of DoD components or officials of the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the level of Assistant Secretary or above shall submit nominations with full justification to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management & Policy) (ASD(FM&P)) who will recommend to the Secretary whether the nomination should be referred to the President. ASD(FM&P) maintains records on all recommendations and their disposition.


(Version 2, 1 Jul 96) Updated on April 20, 1998

Of course the last part of the criteria is a point of contention.

i'd have to agree. not sure she really qualifies. not too sure i believe this guy either, dont know if he's just trying to sell his own book or not.

[Dragoro]

I think Latimer is just flat out lying to sell more books. If Bush hated Rowlings so much, why did he praise her so much out in public.

[StarDragon77]

I quite agree. No one should be burned at the stake for writing a book.

With the exception of Stephenie Meyer for Twilight.