Katie stays amateur - Answering a higher call

Our world, despite all of our sincere protestations,admires material achievement like no other.

Very few of us feel our lives might not be improved if we were just a little better off. Today, sadly, that is too true for too many people struggling to make ends meet.

So, when a public figure turns their back on an opportunity to make millions to represent our country, we should take notice, celebrate and consider the high ideals behind such a sacrifice.