Dear Nobel Prize Committee

Okay, let me say this: I'm proud of Barack Obama. His campaign, election and now this health-care initiative have been revolutionary, and for the first time since the turn of the millennium, America's future looks bright. That said, was this prize really necessary? I know Barack did his 'world tour' and more or less 'apologized' for the wrongdoings of the one who won't be named (he's probably TIGHT about the award), but what else has the man done that has promoted peace? I feel like you guys gave Obama the award for what he is going to do, not what he has done. How are you going to put an award on layaway? I'm sure you guys could have found some better candidates for the Nobel Prize for Peace. Somebody is sure to have contributed to the well-being of humanity and its peace at least as much as Obama. I consider myself informed, but to tell you the truth, I'm not sure who would have been another candidate. It's funny that in today's media, we don't hear about the heroes of humanity as much as we do the detractors. I guess that's why I'm not as surprised at your decision as I was. I hope Obama does fulfill your ideal of what a Nobel Prize winner is. It's just that you called the winner of the race before anyone knew who was in it...