This year’s awardees included men for the first time, including Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch.

Two, Milken and Stewart, were also convicted felons.

It is not interested in generating a debate about whether particular honorees are worthy or not.

Barbra Streisand and Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Barbra Streisand and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Kevin Mazur/Getty; Chip Somodevilla/Getty

Indeed, Justice Ginsburg was known for her civility."

Our purpose was only to remember her and to honor her leadership.

That’s why I join the Ginsburg family in condemning the choice of honorees this year.

It has also honored Queen Elizabeth II and fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg.