"The Presidential Medal of Freedom is reserved for individuals who have made "meritorious contributions" to U.S. security, world peace or cultural endeavors."

I think Meryl Streep qualifies. She's one of the best film actresses ever. Period. She's also the spokesperson for the National Women's History Museum and has donated a lot of money to that organization.

Anonymous wrote:She once was an excellent actress. She has devolved into a second rate mimic.

You're one of those hate-watchers, aren't you?

She once was an excellent actress. She has devolved into a second rate mimic.

She's the greatest actress of her generation. She has certainly contributed to the arts and our cultural landscape.

Tom Hanks and Lily Tomlin got one too.

It's a civilian for contribution to US society--cultural, political, so there's a range of who gets them.

She's a pretty good actress and been in a bunch of movies. That plus probably help BO raise money. I see Gweneth Paltrow up for one in a few years.

She's one of the best actresses, if not the best, of our time, plus she's done a bunch of feministy stuff. She doesn't not deserve it any more than the rest of them.

What have *any* of them done? Most folks who receive them haven't done much of anything.

What has she done to deserve a Presidential Medal of Freedom?