...the part about students not having great respect or admiration was just not evident at Pepperdine. The attendance was phenomenal at the speech and the audience was very respectful, even during the Q and A which touched on very divisive subjects like immigration (in California yet). 
There was apparently a pretty large Pepperdine Young Democratic Club, too, which gave him a beautiful reception and welcomed the Senator enthusiastically. It was like a 2004 election rally...great to see.
(Shoutout to kerrygoddess for inviting me! One of my favorite days...ever. 
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Karynnj, I agree with your comments on just war. This speech really lays the foundation for such a discussion. And I agree that no one is more suited or prepared than Senator Kerry to lead that discussion. However, in the context of a Presidential election this year, I think it is likely that President Obama would lead that discussion. And it could, very likely, come up during the election as the GOP candidate tries to beat down Obama's FP successes as CIC.
Preceding THAT discussion with a debate on faith/politics would really set the stage...
JMHO.
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