[sinkspur]

I disagree and am happy this young man had the stones to stand up to all the self-important gas-bags who objected.

Of course. Being grateful that you are not like the rest of men is your schtick.

[Pyro7480]

Of course. Being grateful that you are not like the rest of men is your schtick.

You think he's acting like the Pharisee? Citation please. Besides, if you think the commencement speaker is like a Pharisee, I heard him say he himself has acted selfish, so your argument doesn't work.

[Antoninus]

Of course. Being grateful that you are not like the rest of men is your schtick.

You are the master of irony, I'll give you that.

Which do you really think better immitates the example of Christ: A young man who stands up in front of a crowd and tells the Truth regardless of the audience reaction. Or the guy who collars said young man after his speech to reprimand him?

Somehow, I don't see much Jesus in the latter at all.