Mack Reynolds: MEDAL OF HONOR
According to tradition, the man who held the Galactic Medal of Honor could do no wrong. In a strange way, Captain Don Mathers was to learn that this was true.

According to tradition, the man who held the Galactic Medal of Honor could do no wrong. In a strange way, Captain Don Mathers was to learn that this was true. What would this power do to the mind and soul of an ordinary man? He could literally "Do no wrong", everything was permitted him. Imagine how you would feel. Mack Reynolds, in his delightfully quirky way, gives a story that will hold your attention to the last word and give you something to think about for the rest of the day. How does human nature deal with unlimited power? Not well.