[blwall1416]

Outstanding commencement address here from U.S. Navy SEAL Eric Greitens.

"What kind of service can I provide? What kind of positive difference can I make in the lives of others?' If you work every day to live an answer to that question, then you will be stronger," Greitens declared.

"The more I thought about myself, the weaker I became. The more I recognized that I was serving a purpose larger than myself, the stronger I became," he told the students at Tufts. He served his country and defended the weak against the rapacity of the wicked.

Fifty years ago, Greitens' remarks would have been the norm. But through the years, the focus of education, particularly higher education, has shifted from selflessness to self-obsession. Many commencement speakers today tell students to "Dream big" and "Do what you love." It may be feel-good career advice, but it's incomplete life advice. Philosopher Martin Buber wrote, "All education 'worthy' of the name is education of character." Greitens gave the Tufts student an eloquent firsthand example.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/23/opinion/b ... hpt=hp_bn7

[Cider Jim]

I've been to 26 of these at LU. The best speaker? Billy Graham.
Even in the rain, no contest.

[Purple Haize]

I've been to 26 of these at LU. The best speaker? Billy Graham.
Even in the rain, no contest.

But since just about everyone in the World HAS heard of him......you are extremely off topic.

[Cider Jim]

ever/never

That's what happens when you don't read closely.

[Purple Haize]

ever/never

That's what happens when you don't read closely.

Bifocals time?

[Cider Jim]

We prefer to call them "progressive lenses", and I've had them for years.
(But it's probably time for another check-up).