The New School in Manhattan, where former Nebraska governor, then later Senator, and 9/11 Commission member Bob Kerrey is president has invited John McCain to be the commencement speaker. McCain's appearance has created a furor among some students, staff, and faculty members. McCain's positions on gay marriage and the Iraq War, support for the South Dakota ban on abortion, and a similar appearance at Jerry Falwell's Liberty University are among reasons for the objections.
What caught my attention was the apparent erudition of one Harper Keenan. Keenan is a sophomore at New School, and an organizer of the dissent. He said, “In all of our classes we’re taught the value of inclusion of all people,and we’re taught to question our leaders.”
Really? You are taught to value the inclusion of all people? So then why are you recommending the exclusion of John McCain? Is he not one of the "all people" whose inclusion you value? Is he not a "people"? Or not part of the "all"?
Or is the education at New School so poor, that you didn't realize that you weren't really being taught the value of the inclusion of all people?
Or did you just not think before you spoke?
Feel free to object all you like, until you are content. And feel free to voice your objection in any legal, respectful manner.
But don't claim to value the inclusion of all people while recommending the exclusion of some.
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