Comments on: Cheney at BYU: my view from Europe

By: Chino Blanco

Chino Blanco — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:36:03 +0000

Hey Mike,

You’re soooo right.

“What’s the point?” is, like, ten times more interesting than “Yes, I agree” ….

Geez.

By: Mike Welch

Mike Welch — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:25:39 +0000

There seems to be a large amount of “yes, I agree” people on this site.

This is a big “to do” about nothing. When Kennedy came to BYU to speak, no one made claims of the church leaning democrat. I have learned over the years that it really doesn’t matter. If one is so narrow minded to make large conclusions from small moments, they are their own problem.

By: Onur

Onur — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 01:30:57 +0000

I am a BYU student from Turkey.
I wish our administrators approached this matter in a different perspective but not only as an American. BYU does represent the whole global church but not only Mormon members of this great church. Half of the membership is already overseas. I can bet on it that at least 80% of oversea members do not support conservatism nor Dick Chenney.

Thanks

By: john glass

john glass — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 13:33:50 +0000

I am both mormon and a graduate of BYU. My initial reaction to Cheney speaking at BYU was horror and a frantic search for the petition so I could sign it.

After thought and reading the discussion surrounding the invitation including the church’s official statement,I can see another point of view as well. Inviting the Senate Majority Leader (Dem)does provide some balance, and the negative reaction by so many alumni and church members shows the world that diversity exists and is accepted in the church.

While I can see the value of having the VP speak at BYU and inviting a democratic leader to balance out and maintain neutrality and discussion, I still feel very uncomfortable having a partisan (particularly this individual) political speaking at a commencement ceremony which seems to give a more official weight behind the invitation.

By: Ronan

Ronan — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:09:18 +0000

Macrae,
Best wishes with your efforts.

By: Macrae

Macrae — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 09:54:14 +0000

My name is Macrae and I am currently an undergraduate at BYU. I am also a proud of member of the BYU Democrats and am in fact an officer of said organization. I must admit, reading your opinions were very interesting. It is great news to hear that people are discussing this around the world. As a club we are preparing for our upcoming demonstration in response to Cheney’s impending visit. Personally, I hope that this event will increase political dialogue at BYU and hopefully show that there are different views here in Utah. I have grown accustomed to different points of views and I hope that more people will recognize that it’s okay to be different. I’m not saying that I hope to show thousands the errors of their ways, in any way, but I am so grateful that we,as students, have a chance to show our discontent. Many people have told me that we should respect the office of the vice president however, along with the office comes the man. And right now, that man is Dick Cheney and I do not believe he is a role model I wish to follow.

By: Mikel Blake

Mikel Blake — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:09:21 +0000

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By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:23:53 +0000

Is that really the kind of person BYU wants to send their graduates off with?

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 10:23:31 +0000

You want more evidence of how bad a person Cheney is? Read this about the David Hicks "trial."

By: Mark S

Mark S — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:27:29 +0000

I totally agree with Ronan. Cheney speaking at BYU is a big mistake. Not only is it morally wrong considering that many view Cheney as the architect of the mess the U.S. is now in but from a public view standpoint Cheney is not popular not only in the U.S. but the world at large. BYU being a direct extension of a WORLDWIDE church, not a Utah church, not a U.S. church will not be looked upon kindly and in turn makes the church itself look bad. BYU should reconsider what is really at stake here. Offending a sitting, very unpopular politician or hurting the church’s and school’s reputation for year’s to come. I think the choice is obvious! Show some backbone BYU.