Gross: CONdi gets standing O at Boston College

Protests, Applause Greet Rice at BC
May 22 11:50 AM US/Eastern
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By BRANDIE M. JEFFERSON
Associated Press Writer


BOSTON


A few students turned their backs but more stood to applaud as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice received an honorary degree and addressed graduates at Boston College on Monday.

After weeks of turmoil and anti-war protests over Rice's invitation to address the Catholic school, Rice told graduates that their education comes with responsibilities. She drew scattered applause when she discussed what she called a "commitment to reason," or an obligation to test and challenge their own views.

"There is nothing wrong with holding an opinion and holding it passionately," Rice said, "but at those times when you are absolutely sure you're right, go find someone who disagrees." About 50 students stood with their backs toward the stage as Rice was introduced to give her commencement speech, but they were quickly drowned out by a standing ovation.

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I remember walking out on Edward Teller at my graduation, taking my grandmother with me. She had no idea who he was. (The maker and promoter of H-bombs.)

whatever you say............

"About 50 students stood with their backs toward the stage as Rice was introduced to give her commencement speech, but they were quickly drowned out by a standing ovation."
Standing and turning your back is not all that noisy, pretty easy
to drown out, I guess.

And we didn't have a clue. Gotta say--one of the coldest, limpest hands I've ever shaken. Maybe they're zombies, not pod people.

or "commitment to treason"...

...behind his "image."

regarding "an obligation to test and challenge their own views",and so does her boss. Sometimes I am just overwhelmed by the rank hypocrisy of this crowd. :argh:

Since when Bush knows he's absolutely right, he still talks to the same 3 people that he always talks to.