What's done is done. Whether or not the invitation was a prudent one for a Catholic University doesn't really matter any longer. A university is an institution whereby students can learn to question, inquire, and in many cases reaffirm their own religious, political foundations.
An invitation to the President of the United States and an acceptance of the invitation is a compliment to the school and its students. It should be a platform to intiate further discussion and debate.
I would hate to think that Notre Dame thinks its students so fragile in their religious beliefs and that of the church that the President's speech might have a negative effect.
Let him speak, encourage him to speak, and then allow for the debate. Pro choice is not really pro abortion. The difference is important.
Carol Goldof NY4:19PM April 27, 2009
From a product of a Catholic education who believes in open free and open discussion, I am wondering why these people were not so vociferous in their opposition to President George W. Bush and his death penalty stance? All together now, without parsing.
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Carol Gold of NY 4:19PM April 27, 2009
Alston of MD 4:14PM April 27, 2009