He does too deserve it.

He didn't ask for it and was the first to admit he doesn't feel worthy of it, so it's just plain wrong that President Obama's getting the drubbing the world is dishing out for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Especially when he does in fact deserve it.

Yes, so he was nominated early in office, but those making the decision have had these nine months to consider it. Perhaps in that time, they have seen what I have seen:

--Steps have been and continue to be taken to close Guantanamo, a blight on American belief in freedom and justice.
--The missile shield program that caused such tension with Russia has been dropped.

In addition, Obama has been seen:
--Reaching out with rationality to the world's Muslims.
--Meeting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders (remember Bush waited seven and a half years to address that issue).
--Speaking candidly to the UN about what America can and can't do.
--Being willing to talk to leaders of rogue nations (Bush just called them names).
--Pulling out of Iraq to the extent possible.
--Taking a long time to consider the ramifications of an Afghanistan build-up.

Wasn't there even something about shutting down more of our own nuclear arsenal?

Why didn't anyone think of these things before? Doesn't each lead to peace?

I applaud Obama's efforts to use diplomacy and to go where others have not thought to go.
I applaud the Nobel committee's decision.

I believe all these moves will in fact lead to greater peace in our crazy world.
And I hope all those criticizing will take a step towards peace as well, by letting it go.