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by zobzu 5282 days ago
I find it a little sad.

I'd prefer this to be earned by deserving people - ones who have shown courage, bravery, etc and/or bring pride to the nation.

Not ones who pay/have friends/are just well known. Nowadays, knighthood doesn't represent anything of importance.

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When /did/ it represent anything of importance?