Students Challenge Rove Commencement Speech

[AnnInLa]

Prep Students Challenge Rove Speech
Jan 25 01:33 PM US/Eastern



WALLINGFORD, Conn. (AP) - Some students at Choate Rosemary Hall, the prestigious prep school attended by John F. Kennedy and Adlai Stevenson, are protesting the choice of former presidential adviser Karl Rove as this year's commencement speaker.

Some plan to walk out, while others are trying to bring comedian Stephen Colbert to campus for an alternate speech. The campus newspaper has urged the school to reject Rove.

"It's really just a minefield," said Benjamin Firke, a senior who opposes Rove's visit.

Others said they're interested in what Rove has to say but are not sure the school's June commencement is the best venue because they are afraid he will overshadow the graduates.

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[lala_rawraw]

1. i agree with them...

that thing need not be paid to lie... he can lie for free and at home.

[annabanana]

2. "Over shadow them"?. .He'd use the venue to make some

dig against the Democrats, aimed at the assembled media and it won't be about the kids at all. They will just be props...

[sam sarrha]

3. stand up turn your backs... he was chased off by mobs before

[DCKit]

7. Pitchforks and Torches issued each Cap and Gown. n/t

[old guy]

4. Does his conduct in and outside the * administration ,

really qualify him to speak at an event like this? His record of duplicity and outright lies should disqualify him IMO. To those who are interested in what he has to say, go to his next speech and pay out of your own pocket. I'm sure he will gladly take your money.

[niyad]

5. I would refuse to attend commencement--and I would be raising more hell than they could handle.

[Supersedeas]

6. the question is WHO made the choice and HOW MUCH is Turdblossom being paid