Honored? Honored by What?

When Barack Obama released the long form of his birth certificate today, Donald Trump responded, "He should have done it a long time ago. I am really honored to play such a big role in hopefully, hopefully getting rid of this issue.” Have no doubt, I am no fan of President Obama for a number of reasons, but I would like to know what exactly you feel honored by, Donald. That you forced an American President, holder of the most prestigious and powerful office in the world, to stoop to the level where had to release his birth certificate to quell the lingering controversy over his birthplace when there should never have been a controversy? That you and other birthers are essentially questioning his “Americaness” as it has needlessly been questioned time and time again. When no one would even think to ask these questions if he didn’t seem – let me repeat, seem – different because of his exotic name and lineage? That you wasted the President’s time – the President’s - (also the American public’s time) on this non-issue, which he rightfully refers to as “silliness,” at a time when there are real issues that require his attention? That you and the birthers spent time on a non-issue that demeans our intelligence? You have nothing to be honored by; instead, you should feel ashamed.