[Night Hides Not]

If I were a student paying hundreds of dollars in student ‘fees’ I would not be happy having her come talk for $20,000.

I understand Bristol's milking the gravy train thanks to her mother. This is America. However, $20K for an appearance fee? Give me a break.

[efs111]

The Washington University Student Union paid for the appearance of the Communist Van Jones in November 2010. The $20.000 fee is within the standard range. There was no outcry about that one. My wife, who is a Wash U. alumni, won’t give them another dime.

[Yardstick]

According to the story, it wasn’t her message that was the problem, it was the amount of money it was going to cost to have her come to speak.

More likely the student Dems used the money angle as a means to get Bristol booted. It was probably their agitation that made it an issue. And the student Republicans probably rolled over because it's uncool on campus to be seen as supporting a Palin.

[jonrick46]

Are you saying that $20,000 for an appearance is too much—or not much?