Ever heard of Dr Mandela?

Dear Editor,

For some time I have been speechless that someone influential in society can allow themselves to be referred by a title that has not been achieved.

While the reason for the above escapes me, my limited understanding tells me that a person capable of lying to society and to a nation about their marital status is a fit candidate to engage in such deception.

Finally, I pose the question: has anyone heard of Nelson Mandela ever being referred to as Dr. Mandela even though he has been conferred with over fifty honorary doctorates from the most prestigious universities in the world, none of which he would have sought.

Yours faithfully,
Ronald Bulkan