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(KSL News) Brigham Young University has revised it policy on politics to try to reinforce neutrality.
The policy now reads: "The essential functions of the university require strict institutional neutrality, integrity and independence regarding partisan activities, particularly because perceived partisanship is often interpreted as endorsement by the university's affiliated sponsor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."
The school's political motives came under criticism in 2007 when it invited Vice President Dick Cheney to speak at commencement.
Some graduates boycotted the ceremonies and invited Ralph Nader to speak to them for an alternative commencement.
