I don't know about you, but I plan to nominate Janet Allquist for the 2010 Citizens Medal, an honor generally recognized as the second-highest civilian award bestowed by our government, according to this White House description.
Why Allquist? Because the 68-year-old O'Fallon, Mo., grandmother (a.k.a., "ONE VOICE AGAINST SOCIALISM") launched an anti-socialism movement that has gained national attention and meets all of the award criteria as a citizen of the United States of America. For instance, she has:
- Performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens;
- Demonstrated commitment to service in their own community or in communities farther from home;
- Helped their country or their fellow citizens through one or more extraordinary acts;
- Performed service related to a long-term or persistent problem; and
- Performed service that has had a sustained impact on others’ lives and provided inspiration for others to serve.
Based on all of the above criteria, Allquist qualifies.
Though I know she's unlikely to win as long as Barack Obama's in the Oval Office, she deserves the nomination nonetheless.
If you agree with me, go to this page, complete the nomination form and submit it before the deadline of Jan. 28 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.