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Ma'ake · 03-24-2007, 02:30 PM

At the core, I think Cheney's political views parallel those of many at BYU, but it seems to me inviting him as the commencement speaker is maybe not a wise PR move for BYU, nor the church at large.

Cheney is radioactive, in the larger public's view.

Why pave the way for a predictable validation of BYU's stereotype of being arch, arch, John-Birch-Society conservative?

MikeWaters · 03-24-2007, 02:37 PM

because anytime someone important comes to BYU it feels like validation and acceptance.

Jeff Lebowski · 03-24-2007, 03:03 PM

Hey, Ma'ake! Welcome. Stick around, buddy.

I agree with Mike. Here is another interesting point:

"He may be the most unpopular vice president in history and he may be the most unpopular person in America right now, so, yes, where else could he go?" Hawkins [BYU political science professor ] said. "It doesn't surprise me the White House called back and wondered if BYU would take him. I seriously doubt he'd be welcome at a lot of other universities."

http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,660205616,00.html

03-24-2007, 02:30 PM	#1
Ma'ake Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SLC Posts: 441	Why would BYU invite Cheney? At the core, I think Cheney's political views parallel those of many at BYU, but it seems to me inviting him as the commencement speaker is maybe not a wise PR move for BYU, nor the church at large. Cheney is radioactive, in the larger public's view. Why pave the way for a predictable validation of BYU's stereotype of being arch, arch, John-Birch-Society conservative?

03-24-2007, 03:03 PM	#3
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Hey, Ma'ake! Welcome. Stick around, buddy. I agree with Mike. Here is another interesting point: "He may be the most unpopular vice president in history and he may be the most unpopular person in America right now, so, yes, where else could he go?" Hawkins [BYU political science professor ] said. "It doesn't surprise me the White House called back and wondered if BYU would take him. I seriously doubt he'd be welcome at a lot of other universities." http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,660205616,00.html __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

03-24-2007, 02:37 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	because anytime someone important comes to BYU it feels like validation and acceptance.