He might be a good Catholic, but U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan's upcoming commencement gig at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., doesn't necessarily mean he'll be facing a friendly crowd.
The school announced earlier this year that it invited the former Republican VP candidate and 1st District congressman from Janeville for the May 11 ceremony, and the sparks have been flying ever since.
"I can't believe a person whose proposed budget for our nation that would do such harm to the poor working poor and middle class would be invited to speak at a Catholic college," writes Jane Mehrens of Kansas City, Kan., "I am extremely disappointed in this choice.
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The school announced earlier this year that it invited the former Republican VP candidate and 1st District congressman from Janeville for the May 11 ceremony, and the sparks have been flying ever since.
"I can't believe a person whose proposed budget for our nation that would do such harm to the poor working poor and middle class would be invited to speak at a Catholic college," writes Jane Mehrens of Kansas City, Kan., "I am extremely disappointed in this choice.
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...goes on to take Ryan to task for his adherence to Ayn Rand's philosophy of selfishness....
"The Catholic view boils down to this: When tough budget decisions must be made, you dont go after the poor first."
Ryan's selection to give the commencement speech at a Catholic college seems a surefire way to spark controversy, especially in light of the fact that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops panned his budget as inconsistent with Catholic values.
A just spending bill cannot rely on disproportionate cuts in essential services to poor and vulnerable persons, the bishops wrote last month.
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Ryan's selection to give the commencement speech at a Catholic college seems a surefire way to spark controversy, especially in light of the fact that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops panned his budget as inconsistent with Catholic values.
A just spending bill cannot rely on disproportionate cuts in essential services to poor and vulnerable persons, the bishops wrote last month.
Read more: Paul Ryan invited to give commencement speech; college gets an earful : Ct