Four Congressmen Vote Against Nicklaus Medal Of Honor

Nice job by Deadspin's Patrick Burns to get statements from the four Republican congressman who voted down Jack Nicklaus's Congressional Gold Medal and it's hard to argue against their reasoning.

Spokeswoman for Rep. Jason Chaffetz:

Congress has better ways to spend their time and more important things to do than making and passing resolutions for golfers.

Spokesman for Rep. Scott Rigell:

The Congressman believes these awards should only be handed out to those who have sacrificed their lives protecting our freedom.

Rep. Reid Ribble:

As members of Congress we need to be doing real work, not just filling time—especially when our economy is struggling and our nation is $15 trillion in debt. As a golfer myself, I love Jack Nicklaus, but I love my grandchildren more.