Monday's NBC Nightly News, unlike the ABC and CBS newscasts, made time for a short item about how a Harvard law professor, scheduled to receive an award from Notre Dame the same day President Obama is to receive an honorary degree and deliver the commencement address, announced she will not attend because she disagrees with the Catholic university honoring someone who goes against the church's position on unborn life. The full item from anchor Brian Williams:
More fallout tonight from Notre Dame's decision to have President Obama deliver the commencement address. Mary Ann Glendon, who was Barack Obama's law professor at Harvard and a former U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican, now says she will not accept the university's highest award because the school is honoring a President whose position on abortion starkly differs from that of the Catholic church.
Glendon was to receive the Laetare Medal. First Things has posted her letter to Notre Dame explaining her decision. Harvard's page for Glendon, the Learned Hand Professor of Law, and a bio on her personal site.
CNSNews.com story: Pro-Life Harvard Prof Refuses Award from Notre Dame Because it is Honoring Obama.
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~Wow, I'm shocked
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 20:04 ET by choselife3xBut then, pigs have been flying lately.... (swine flu)
That high-pitched scream you hear is the troll under my heel.
Correction CL3X
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 20:15 ET by JABAccording to Cool Arrow it's now the swine "Flew" because the "ONE" can now make pigs fly :-) your welcome.
"Too bad Ignorance isn't painful..."
NBC must be trying to save a
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 20:14 ET by d1carterNBC must be trying to save a little face after the miserable week they and GE had last week.
Yea!
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 20:30 ET by jondelwicheSomeone who really represents the catholic wing of the Catholic church....
It's about time!
Wonderful !
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 21:02 ET by iveseenitallIt is rare to see someone take a stand today. It goes without saying that we need much more of this lady's courage and conviction in America. And it is ironic that she shows her courage and conviction about an issue on which Barry has none.
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
Courage of her conviction
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 21:25 ET by motherbeltCourage of her conviction indeed! Good for her!
If our President had any conviction, he would decline the invitation, citing HIS disagreement with the Catholic Church on abortion. But apparently he doesn't have a problem accepting an honor from an institution that he considers medieval and misogynistic.
As Michelle Malkin says: Classless. Thoughtless. Clueless.
They might say "Wow, that sucks!" But at least they'll say "Wow!" -Duff Goldman, the Ace of Cakes
I apologize for being trite,
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 20:37 ET by PewahI apologize for being trite, but can you imagine the play this would get by the MSM talking heads were it a conservative president being snubbed by one of his former professors? It would be served up to us in a way that would insinuate that the president was just too stupid to be taught the truths about whatever liberal pet issue was being contended.
Yes, but wasn't she
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 20:42 ET by RR GOPYes, but wasn't she appointed ambassador by President Bush?
Hmmm...I don't trust anything the MSM puts out there that once upon a time would have been just another ho-hum footnote worthy of making the news.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 61% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory (yep...approval for Congress now at 39%...do you believe that!?).
She'll be attacked
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 20:45 ET by slickwillie2001This lady is about to be demonized for daring to insult the messiah. Hope she has good security.
Never Forget What Happened to..
Tue, 04/28/2009 - 00:02 ET by PointblankJoe the Plumber. He was crucified by the media for tricking into making Barry tell the truth. Just imagine what will happen for the one you yells "The King Has No Clothes!"
http://somaliewannacracker.blogspot.com/
I support Ambassador Glendon's position completely!
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 20:58 ET by Cape ConservativeI also have great respect for the various priests and bishops and alumni who are 'walking their talk/faith" by not attending this ceremony. It is unbelievable that the university administration did not foresee such a response before issuing the invitation.
The fact that one of the very few recorded acts of legislation that Barack Obama DID vote for was to deny care to babies who survived an abortion is more than enough reason to NOT award him an honorary degree from this reknowned Catholic university!
It is no dishonor to be in a minority in the cause of liberty and virtue. ~ Sam Adams
Alums doing their part
Tue, 04/28/2009 - 08:45 ET by moderncommentaries83I just read this morning that ND alumnae have, so far, withheld $8.2 million in one week from the school in protest over giving Obama an honorary degree.
Good for them. I am not a ND alum nor finanical contributor, but I am a Catholic and no institutio that calls itself Catholic should allow, condone, endorse or in any way support the evil of abortion.
By the way, has Obama appointed an ambassador to the Vatican yet?
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam
A woman with backbone
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 21:01 ET by cocodrieA woman with backbone and a true christian. I think I'm in love.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
True but...
Tue, 04/28/2009 - 00:04 ET by PointblankShe'll never win Miss USA cause she probably believes marriage is between a Man and a Woman
http://somaliewannacracker.blogspot.com/
Women Again Provide Moral, Ethical Compass
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 21:03 ET by stratmanConsidering the political and academic climate today, Mary Ann Glendon displays true courage.
With the recent public displays of backbone and character by several high profile women these past few days - Miss California, Liz Cheney, and now Glendon - I am refreshed to continue on in the battle of our ideological survival. Thanks to Governor Palin and Congresswoman Michele Bachman as well.
Now, where are the men?
Professor Glendon is
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 21:04 ET by Clear thinkerProfessor Glendon is definately leader material.
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Glad to see it
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 21:30 ET by well99Someone with moral courage who stands up for their beliefs,Not enought of that going around.Hope Obama figured out that teleprompter thing.For as much as he uses it he still flubs up.Bummer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWp8dJva9dI
If you go to this link please down make snarky comments it might offend the left.
Expect . . . .
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 21:30 ET by DoktorFranken. . . . her to disappear from any list of qualified law professors.
A correction for NBC
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 21:35 ET by suburbaniteMary Ann didn't object to Obama giving the commencement speech. She objected to ND giving Obama an honorary degree (i.e., honoring him and his dubious accomplishments) which is contrary to the US bishops' position that institutions “should not honor those who act in defiance of our fundamental moral principles.” To suggest anything else makes it sound like Mary Ann had sour grapes and that is disingenuous at best.
"Fight the good fight every moment
It's your only way" Triumph
Wow, is Al Gore in hell, causing a freeze?
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 21:37 ET by pbthinkerI've always admired people who act out of principle, too bad the President of Notre Dame doesn't have any. I am shocked that NBC reported this, apparently straight up with no rebuttal type on there telling everyone how unimportant her decision was, in the grand scheme of things.
It's a pity that Notre Dame is turning this commencement into something of a debacle. I feel sorry for the students who, through no fault of their own, will have to put up with controversary on this day, instead of just being able to enjoy the situation.
Obama, being as self involved as he is, probably has no clue what all of this really means and why people could possibly be upset. He probably figures it's payback for all the hate and vitriol thrown around when President Bush was picked to make a commencement speech. Perhaps he should ask Reverend Wright what it all means!!!
Election 2008-God's way of showing us that elections count.
Her letter First Things
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 21:58 ET by Radical1979Her letter First Things First was wonderful. I hope the president of Notre Dame reflect upon her thoughts.
While I agree that people
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 22:08 ET by balboaWhile I agree that people should stand up for what they believe in, but soon everyone will be taking offense for everything and making the most of the littlest opportunities to get on the soapbox.
This is not some sort of protest
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 22:43 ET by suburbaniteShe is standing up for Catholic doctrine. She is simply following the lead of her church. Mind you, this is the same doctrine on which Notre Dame is supposedly founded. The way I see it, this is aimed more at ND than at Obama. Obama doesn't claim to be a Catholic but ND claims to be a Catholic institution. She has a duty to uphold the doctrine of the Catholic church. She chooses not to be part of this dog-and-pony show and she chooses not to share in Obama's evil deeds (II John 1:10-11).
She released her letter to show that her motives were based strictly on her principles as a Catholic. It has nothing to do with politics, hurt feelings, or grudges. She is doing he duty as a Catholic.
"Fight the good fight every moment
It's your only way" Triumph
O's teacher, eh?
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 22:16 ET by carolina09Maybe she knows about O's grades from college and law school? In the interest of transparency...
I heard about this for a
Mon, 04/27/2009 - 23:37 ET by bigtimerI heard about this for a brief second somewhere and didn't get the full scope...so thank you Mr. Baker, but mostly thank you Professor Glendon.
Amen to both of you.
Doubling down on stupid is not a particularly good idea. ~Andrew Breitbart
Glendon stands by her morals
Tue, 04/28/2009 - 06:05 ET by Worriedhow refreshing to hear during the era of "anything goes" in Obamanation.
If anything it must be bugging those who have a crush on Obama. And it must bother Obama. That makes me feel good.
I just though of a
Tue, 04/28/2009 - 09:13 ET by Dan The Man 2I just though of a wonderful protest for ND attendees, short of any type of violence which would justifiably land someone in hot water. They could take off their shoes and hold them up hitting them together. I woudl say throw them but that would not be Kosher.
That said the Catholic institutions including churches and schools are being coopted by liberal elements that beleive in no God or Jesus. They have no Catholic leanings or belief in their teachings.
A few years back the Southern Baptists had the same problems. The Convention was being taken over by liberal elements in the church, going so far as to invite homosexual speakers and debating and teaching theology and doctrine. Basically they wer trying to remake our faith.
They also infiltrated our seminaries, the very seminaries that taught our pastors. So it was bad. We rooted out the problems with leadership changes and new policies and reaffirmations of theology and doctrine. The final step was making all seminary preoffessors sign faith statements affirming the SBC doctrines and theology. Some did and some did not.
The SBC is inclusive but not where doctrine and theology are concerned. I beleive most of teh liberal faiths including Catholics have lost their way and must throw out teh unbeleivers and install stallwarts like Mary Ann Glendon. Until the Catholic church does this they will decline as all liberal faiths have.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark.
Notre Dame's decicion delivering Commencement (JESUITS)
Sat, 05/02/2009 - 19:17 ET by Charles H. GarridoHello: Mr. Brent Baker your column Good-Throughout many articles by anchors which "liners" by Ben Willians, Couric, Smith, etc.actually the finger to point is the Notre Dame (Jesuit). The President Mr. Barack H. Obama is helping his rhetoric read & speech whatever, good or bad, Mediocre or Articulate..-Good for him! This"PAROBALA" was our real truth. Conclusion this Hierarchy NOTRE DAME should be a MASOCHIST.- We were young students this was"A MORAL LESSON MAY BE DRAWN" were about nine or ten friends fellows "guys' VISITING (Paris the City of Lights" always..and spite of knowing that this particular "HOUSE OF PROSTUTITION had at the entrance the "RED LIGHT OFF" a written notice by the door issued by the Health Department stating VENEREAL DISEASE IS PRESENT, There was always someone in this group that knocks to the door, went in had sex anyway...... STUPID,STUPID,STUPID.-(Feb 46/47)Thanks & Cooperation Charles H. Garrido, Miami Fla.-May 02/20:15 Hours
Notre Dame's decicion delivering Commencement (JESUITS)
Sat, 05/02/2009 - 19:20 ET by Charles H. GarridoHello: Mr. Brent Baker your column Good-Throughout many articles by anchors which "liners" by Ben Willians, Couric, Smith, etc.actually the finger to point is the Notre Dame (Jesuit). The President Mr. Barack H. Obama is helping his rhetoric read & speech whatever, good or bad, Mediocre or Articulate..-Good for him! This"PAROBALA" was our real truth. Conclusion this Hierarchy NOTRE DAME should be a MASOCHIST.- We were young students this was"A MORAL LESSON MAY BE DRAWN" were about nine or ten friends fellows "guys' VISITING (Paris the City of Lights" always..and spite of knowing that this particular "HOUSE OF PROSTUTITION had at the entrance the "RED LIGHT OFF" a written notice by the door issued by the Health Department stating VENEREAL DISEASE IS PRESENT, There was always someone in this group that knocks to the door, went in had sex anyway...... STUPID,STUPID,STUPID.-(Feb 46/47)Thanks & Cooperation Charles H. Garrido, Miami Fla.-