I believe the award was premature. Nobel Peace prizes are nominated in February, which would be a mere two months after his election. We must analyze what he could have done in this time to be awarded such a great honor, and the truth is, the American People elected him in, and he had not yet done anything worthy of the prize. It is arguable that he still has not yet done enough to get such a reward.

Those who chose him to win the award said that it was meant as a motivator. It was meant to be representative of what he could do in the future. Since when is potential enough for that award? Obama should have said, "Thanks but not yet." He would not have been the first individual to turn down a Nobel Prize he was not yet worthy of.

I am not saying that he should never get a Nobel Peace prize. I am simply stating that it was just too early. Consider the damage this may have on him in the future if he fizzles. Consider those who have not received the Nobel Peace prize that were more deserving.

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