re: LSU Law Students attempt to Ban Steve Scalise as Graduation Speaker

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's really not up for debate that many years ago he spoke at what many would consider a "racist" group and also voted against MLK day on multiple occasions. However, I'd hope the primary issue is that it's pathetic and embarrassing to try and use this as an opportunity to make a statement against him. I'm no fan of Scalise but if I were graduating this year I would be pretty thrilled to hear him speak. Commencement speakers don't generally stand up and lecture graduating classes on politics. I'd imagine he has a lot of valuable, interesting things to say to people going out into the world, particularly people entering the legal or political world. And he's been through quite a bit lately and has had some beyond-fascinating life experiences. I can't help but wonder when people will stop trying to shut down anything or anyone they don't 100% agree with. It's a childish and counter-productive move. Just let him talk, take from it what you want and move on with your life. It's so exhausting the way everyone now has to be labeled exclusively by their political affiliation. frick.

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