It appears that a public figure who willingly committed and supported acts of violence is not fit to speak at a Catholic university. Ayers, whose actions are certainly deplorable, never intentionally supported the destruction of innocent human life. Needless to say, a public figure who actively supports the destruction of innocent human life would be even more unfit to speak at a Catholic university, let alone receive an award from one.

Unless, of course, that public figure happens to be president.