Readers will know where I stand on the controversy surrounding the University of Notre Dame’s decision to award President Obama an honorary degree next Sunday at their commencement. But, I have to tip my hat to Rick Garnett, a law professor at Notre Dame, who takes the opposite position in today’s USAToday but does so thoughtfully and intelligently. This does not surprise if you are familiar with Garnett’s writing. But, his calm, reasoned argument, which could have found its way into Dr. Glendon’s speech if she had not decided to absent herself from the ceremonies, will not be the face of the opposition to Notre Dame’s decision next Sunday. Randall Terry will garner all the media attention. That is a shame for Notre Dame, a shame for the pro-life movement, and a shame for the Church.