COMMENCEMENT SPEECH

The Truth
The speech is from the pen of Neil Boortz and is posted on his website at www.boortz.com.
Boortz tells TruthOrFiction.com, however, that so far, it's never actually been delivered at a commencement.  He says he wrote the speech about 1997 in protest of never having been invited to give a commencement address.  It became the springboard for his first book, "The Commencement Speech You Need To Hear."  Later he produced an audio CD of the speech complete with crowd noise and applause, which has been aired on his radio program.  Boortz says that although Texas A & M is his alma mater, it is not true that he gave the speech there.

So this is some Truth, and some Fiction:

Neal Boortz is a Texan, a lawyer, a Texas Aggie (Texas A&M) graduate, and now a nationally syndicated talk show host from Atlanta . His commencement address to the graduates of a recent Texas A&M class is far different from what either the students or the faculty expected. Whether you agree or disagree, his views are certainly thought provoking.

"I am honored by the invitation to address you on this august occasion. It's about time. Be warned, however, that I am not here to impress you; you'll have enough smoke blown up your bloomers today. And you can bet your tassels I'm not here to impress the faculty and administration. You may not like much of what I have to say, and that's fine. You will remember it though. Especially after about 10 years out there in the real world. This, it goes without saying, does not apply to those of you who will seek your careers and your fortunes as government employees.

This gowned gaggle behind me is your faculty. You've heard the old saying that those who can - do. Those who can't - teach. That sounds deliciously insensitive. But there is often raw truth in insensitivity, just as you often find feel-good falsehoods and lies in compassion. Say good-bye to your faculty because now you are getting ready to go out there and do. These folks behind me are going to stay right here and teach.

The rest of the "speech" is being passed around on the internet, but not posted here.  It's very good reading for parents and college students.

Oh, and put off buying a television set as long as you can. Now, if you have any idea at all what's good for you, you will get out of here and never come back. Class dismissed"

And here is another speech by Neal Boortz:

http://www.boortz.com/news/news/local-education/commencement-speech/nCG7H/

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