[Sam's Army]

She should have either refused to amend the speech and let the school make its move; or she should have refused to speak.

But we all know that free speech is only for liberal thoughts and ideas; like inserting a Crucifix in urine.

[okstate]

I agree, actually. It is not "principled" to go back on one's word at the actual ceremony like she did. However, it surely got her more TV airtime than the alternative would have.