[E.G.C.]

That is what I would say in a nutshell if I were asked to give a high school or graduration commencement speech. It's plain and simple Politics just simply don't belong in commencement speeches.
Reagrds.

[Kevin Curry]

While she is entitled to her opinion, a high school or college graduration is not the proper place to express political opinions.

Exactly. Yet the libs have been using the commencement soapbox for years to press their sick and twisted political agenda into soft and impressionable minds.

The reaction at Cal State was long overdue. Sure, it was rude. But it was rude of the speaker to attempt to use the commencement venue to pitch a vile and overtly political message. The speaker threw a boomerang and got back what she gave.

[NittanyLion]

Arthur Schlesinger spoke Saturday at the PSU graduation, which I attended (a friend was graduating). Regardless of how different his views are from mine, I was happy to listen to the man talk about our current situation and relate a bit of relevant history. I found the political nature of the speech to be quite appropriate, and he was actually very witty. Point is, I don't see anything wrong with inviting a notable speaker and having that person impart some wisdom based on their area of expertise.

[billbears]

Agreed, while I agree with some of her comments on the war on terror (hey sue me!! I remember what powers the Constitution gives the federal government) it was no place for her to push her views

I think commencement speeches should be congratulations, advice on getting ahead, and how they can make a difference no matter what their political affiliation

[cuz_it_aint_their_money]

While she is entitled to her opinion, a high school or college graduation is not the proper place to express political opinions.

You have to realize that for this particular Kalifornia Kollege, these poor graduates have been brain-washed with the liberal agenda for at least the last 4 years. She thought she was just giving them some last minute reinforcement.