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You, like many of the pro-life demonstrators as well, miss the point.
No one should object to the president of the United States addressing the class--and in the process discussing anything he wishes. A University has a right to invite anyone they wish.
But, they should not be conferring an honorary degree on him, which implies approval of his body of work which does include, whether you personally agree or not , behavior contrary to fundamental moral principles of the Catholic Church, even if, in your view, those principles are quite marginal.
