You are awarded the white feather by the Order of the White Feather.

you are a coward in word and deed.

The single white feather as a symbol of cowardice derives from cockfighting and the belief that a cockerel sporting a white feather in its tail is likely to be a poor fighter. Pure-breed gamecocks don't show white feathers, so its presence indicates that the cockerel is an inferior cross-breed.

Presented this Day, Sunday January 1, 2006 to

Peter S. Kalikow, Chairman of the Metropolitan Transit Authority.

He more than anyone else was responsible for the recent transit strike that paralyzed New York City. Mr. Kalikow lacked the courage to represent the citizens of the city for whom he works.