Armstrong stripped of France's Legion of Honor

[TexasTowelie]

PARIS — Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his award in the Legion of Honor, the best-known recognition in France.

Armstrong was given the rank of "Chevalier" — or Knight — in the "Legion d'Honneur" in 2005, the last year of his seven consecutive Tour de France victories. He was later stripped of those titles for doping.

A Legion of Honor official, who wasn't authorized to be quoted by name, said Wednesday she was unable to indicate when the decision was made to remove Armstrong's award. She said the organization doesn't traditionally announce it publicly when honorees lose their decoration.

The Legion of Honor was created under Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, and roughly 1 million people have received it over the years. It is France's highest honor.

http://www.statesman.com/news/ap/sports/armstrong-stripped-of-frances-legion-of-honor/nf44Q/

[Skidmore]

1. He deserves to be.

[KurtNYC]

2. "Lie Strong"

In part it was Sheryl Crow that finally stopped this phony.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/oct/10/sheryl-crow-lance-armstrong-wheelmen-blood-transfusion

[mylye2222]

3. He certenly no longer deserved to hold it!

Good Job, Madame.

[Jenoch]

4. Not only was Armstrong found to be doping, he also had other items banned in France,

soap and toothpaste.

[COLGATE4]

5. Unnecessary stereotype.

[Jenoch]

6. Lighten up Francis.

[TlalocW]

7. The worst part of it...

He's no longer entitled to free French Toast at any iHop nor can he use the Legion d'Honneur-only lane at French grocery stores.

TlalocW

[shenmue]

8. He really messed up the reputation

of American athletes and our Tour de France team in particular. The next time one of ours wins, he will be scorned even if he won it cleanly. That's a shame.