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Who is your person of the year?
(CNN) -- Time magazine has named three women whistleblowers as its people of the year. But who gets your award? CNN's Richard Quest asked who had made the biggest impact. Here are some of your replies. Have your say by e-mailing quest@cnn.com. I lost my beloved dad in February 2002, so I regard him as my person of the year. Ayoade Shakirudeen, New York. Scott Ritter might be considered for this prize as he was the only American on TV who made any sense with regards to the US moves towards war with Iraq. Hal Thompson. President Uribe of Colombia. He has taken a strong "no intimidation" stance against the long rebel/drug war in his country. Jeff Dean Yasser Arafat for his courage and peaceful mind during the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Benoit Clennett-Sirois, Hull, Quebec Ariel Sharon -- because he actually fights terror and doesn't just say so. Michele Burns Colin Powell gets my vote. He always seems to keep his head while all around him are losing theirs. James, The Netherlands Bill Clinton, for his numerous visits to Africa. He shows great concern for we Africans. Emeka K. Eke, Abuja, Nigeria My husband. He puts up with me JOYFULLY! It's amazing. Tanya Tool, Amsterdam President Mohammad Khatami of Iran. He proposed dialogue among civilisations -- perhaps we should apply it, it would make a nice change. Diane, Cape Town President Bush -- he has shown strong leadership in protecting the security of this country and his war on terror. He also has attempted to bring civility and moral guidence back to the office of the presidency. Debbie Mckinnell
Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston Catholic Archdiocese ... against the usual human nature, he admitted he has some shortcomings and asked for forgiveness while resigning. Anyaegbunam Valentine, Enugu, Nigeria My son who was born December 5. Agri Freije, Estonia President Hugo Chavez of Venezuala because of his die-hard attitude toward relinquishing power. Olyver Ernest, Calabar, Nigeria Mister Bush, for the efforts he made for the Middle East, solving the Palestinian issue and maintaining the peace! Leyne Ronny, Belgium President George W. Bush. He seems to like war and that he'd like to involve all the world in the war during this year. Shinoka S. Furuta, Heverlee, Belgium President Bush, as he was the most dominating figure of this year. Muhammad Basit Ghafoor, Islamabad Kofi Annan for his diligent work in bringing about world peace. Tyrone, Wiesbaden, Germany President Thabo Mbeki, president of South Africa, for his vision for Africa and his hard work to ensure the continent's peace and stability. Ncums Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is the man of the year. He is the man who could stand adamantly against the strongest man in the world and say no to the Iraqi war. Amonhotep Gabriel Saddam Hussein of Iraq. He is this greatest personality issue discussed around the world this year. Adesina Abondejo, Lagos Peter Jackson, the director of the Lord of the Rings ... not only did he preserve Tolkein's story in the film unlike some others, but also this is the time we need marvellous fantasy stories like these. Kalliopi, Greece Member of the Nobel committee in Norway, Mr. Gunnar Berge, because he was brave enough, on behalf of many Norwegians and probably other people in the whole world, to very clearly criticize U.S. President George Bush for his lunatic policy. Oeyvind Larsen, Aalgaard, Norway Tony Blair for having the courage to stand alongside the U.S. when the world would have rather turned its back ... and for having the diplomacy skills that George Bush lacks. K de Haan, American in The Netherlands Wim Duisenberg, the head of the ECB. He introduced the euro, very much his baby and stuck with it through thick and thin. Raiko, The Netherlands Kylie Minogue is my Person of the Year as her bottom has kept us all entertained during these times of troubles. Reezal Esa, Malaysia
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