I agree with the general sentiments that the award is probably premature but I think the general nature of the award lends itself to situations such as these.

I agree with the general sentiments that the award is probably premature but I think the general nature of the award lends itself to situations such as these. An award has to be given out every year and the world does not produce ghandis at that rate so the people who have made profound achievements will have to share the award with those who've done less. This does diminish the achievements of the greats in a sense but that's just how the system works and the fact that we can't really point to anyone else who obviously deserved the award more than Obama suggests that he may have been the best choice after all.