How many times do you think this occurs at a conservative college at a commencement ceremony that the speaker is invited to? Rest assured that the numbers are quite low in comparison to the so called liberal universities that pride themselves on diversity. That is as long as your opinion doesn't divert from theirs that is. Michelle Malkin has a funny rant on her new blog Hot Air addressing this issue.
McCain Gets Cantankerous Reception at Commencement - New York Times: "NEW YORK (AP) -- Senator John McCain of Arizona received a cantankerous reception during his appearance at the New School commencement Friday, where dozens of faculty members and students turned their backs and raised signs in protest and a distinguished student speaker pointedly mocked him as he sat silently nearby.
The historically liberal university has been roiled in controversy in recent weeks over the selection of McCain, a conservative Republican and likely 2008 presidential candidate, to deliver the commencement address.
Some 1,200 students and faculty signed petitions asking the university president, former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey, to rescind the invitation. Petitioners said McCain's support for the Iraq war and opposition to gay rights and legal abortion do not keep with the prevailing views on campus." read more
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