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Veterans, Others Balk as Jane Fonda Tapped for UCLA Commencement Address

Accomplished actress, uber-liberal activist and former American traitor Jane Fonda has been tapped to be the graduation speaker at UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television’s upcoming commencement ceremony, to the dismay of some – including veterans.

Fonda famously traveled to Hanoi in 1972, where she called the American military “war criminals” and was photographed atop a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun. More recently, she offered a half-hearted apology for some of her choices in North Vietnam four decades ago.Jane

Just last year, Fonda told veterans and other critics threatening to boycott her movie The Butler to “get a life.”

“Jane Fonda committed treason during the Vietnam War and got away with it,” Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly said. “I have a problem with this. … To be invited to speak at a commencement address is an honor, it’s a privilege. … Who pays for UCLA? People of California, taxpayers, a lot of vets, a lot of Vietnam vets. They are insulted, many of them are. … This woman is so dubious, her past is so controversial.”

On the “Vets Boycotting Hanoi Jane Fonda” Facebook page, a post announcing her selection expressed outrage and disgust.

“Please tell me this is a joke,” administrators of the page posted May 30. “We have to make a stand.”

The post had nearly 400 Likes by Sunday night, prompting comments such as “it just illustrates who’s running our universities and teaching our children, and worse, what they are being taught/ indoctrinated!”

Said another: “It’s UCLA’s response the the VA problems! They’re saying in effect “Screw you Vietnam Vets!”

But UCLA officials fawned over Fonda in announcing the news.

“We are truly honored to have Jane Fonda speak at this year’s commencement ceremony,” said Teri Schwartz, dean of UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. “Jane is a visionary and a remarkable artist who has spent her life telling deeply powerful stories that have moved and inspired audiences worldwide to action for the greater good and to a greater understanding of our common humanity through her films, philanthropic efforts and personal journeys.”

“She has effortlessly placed herself at the heart of what TFT stands for — the education and development of outstanding new artists and scholars whose stories, performances and research enlighten, engage and inspire change for a better world.”

The commencement is slated for Friday, June 13.

Jennifer Kabbany is associate editor of The College Fix. ( @JenniferKabbany

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Jennifer Kabbany is editor-in-chief of The College Fix.