Is it appropriate....?

[mtmedlin]

Is it appropriate for a presidential candidate to use the title Doctor, when they have not taken any doctoral level courses? Does a "honorary" (aka "Not earned) degree give a person the associated title?

 

[mtmedlin]

So far 75% think that an "unearned" degree should not be used to give the title DR. Now I wonder what presidential candidate would be using an unearned degree....hmmm?

 

[DrAmy31415]

It is never acceptable.

 

[Conza88]

It is never acceptable.

But ok with usernames?

 

[DrAmy31415]

But ok with usernames?

I know naught of which you speak.

 

[NewFederalist]

Are you saying that Pastor Baldwin should not use the title Doctor? If that is your point I agree. In fact, I think only people with a doctorate in health sciences (MD, DO, DC, DPM, DVM, VMD) should use the title. All others are professors as I see it.

 

[SeanEdwards]

Your poll choices are seriously messed up. It's like a cavalcade of double-negatives.

 

[Kludge]

Your poll choices are seriously messed up. It's like a cavalcade of double-negatives.

+1.

 

[mtmedlin]

Your poll choices are seriously messed up. It's like a cavalcade of double-negatives.

(pssss I know, dont take it serious when it is a push poll)

 

[revolutionary8]

it is never acceptable.

lmao. Now that I get this joke, it is funny as hell.

My vote, NO. I don't think anyone should claim that they "have a big ___" or "Imma Cop", because most likely they are the opposite of the very thing they claim to be (or have)
-I hope my answer was about as ridickulous as this lop sided poll.

 

[rajibo]

Crap. I didn't read your poll slow enough and voted no when I should have voted yes.

It's only acceptable if you're Dr. Demento or Dr. Love.

 

[revolutionary8]

Crap. I didn't read your poll slow enough and voted no when I should have voted yes.

Dang! I was Duped again!
Double Dupe!

 

[DrYongrel]

No degree, no title, no respect.

 

[mtmedlin]

It is never acceptable.

I tend to agree and as much as I am making a joke in this thread, I will once again say that I think the supporters of "Dr." Baldwin really need to get a clue and realize that those of us in acadamia see it as an insult when someone who hasn't EARNED a degree, uses a title in order to get respect. Banging out another 120 - 140 credits beyond the masters and writing a Doctoral thesis,( or earning a MEdical Doctorat) isnt easy and EARNS the title. Having a friend who just so happens to own a church/college bestow upon you an honorary degree does NOT make a person a DR.

 

[BCR_9er]

I think it's ok. He cured my apathy...

 

[DAFTEK]

Your poll choices are seriously messed up. It's like a cavalcade of double-negatives.

+2 I was like WTF?

 

[pacelli]

Are you saying that Pastor Baldwin should not use the title Doctor? If that is your point I agree. In fact, I think only people with a doctorate in health sciences (MD, DO, DC, DPM, DVM, VMD) should use the title. All others are professors as I see it.

There are doctorates available in many fields, including a Doctor of Divinity. All titles, as long as all coursework & related practicum experiences are successfully completed, and the individual was conferred a doctoral degree, are appropriate to use when addressing the individual.

Dr. Pacelli

 

[pacelli]

It is generally not in good professional form to address someone with an honorary degree as "doctor".

 

[mtmedlin]

It is generally not in good professional form to address someone with an honorary degree as "doctor".

and this was my point. "Dr." Baldwin has NOT done the coursework for a Doctoral degree but was GIVEN an honorary title by another christian university. I personally think he should not use the title. He is Mr. Baldwin until he earns it.