Reply #18: Well, when you compare the President to past winners

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You see that they have been people who have accomplished the actual signing of treaties, or have spent time in prison for their beliefs, or are organizations who have lost members in courageous fights against war and ignorance.

Let's face it, the reaction from many people here upon intially hearing the news was one of great surprise. And among the right wing, you cannot find a single person willing to give even grudging support of the award of the prize. I imagine the mushy middle out there finds the whole thing at least a bit puzzling.

That's why I call it controversial.