Graduation Consternation Part II: God is my Valedictorian

In a story that you might have seen on the Today Show, the valedictorian of Foothills High School in Las Vegas had her speech cut short when she invoked Christ. From the Review-Journal:

She knew her speech as valedictorian of Foothill High School would be cut short, but Brittany McComb was determined to tell her fellow graduates what was on her mind and in her heart.

But before she could get to the word in her speech that meant the most to her -- Christ -- her microphone went dead.

The decision to cut short McComb's commencement speech Thursday at The Orleans drew jeers from the nearly 400 graduates and their families that went on for several minutes.

However, Clark County School District officials and an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union said Friday that cutting McComb's mic was the right call. Graduation ceremonies are school-sponsored events, a stance supported by federal court rulings, and as such may include religious references but not proselytizing, they said.

For a different perspective from another speech, read what Pat Robertson has to say on the subject.

Update: You can watch the video from the Today Show here.