| #1 The Notre Dame "honorary degree" has probably caused some embarrassment, but little actual harm and no out-of-pocket expense. At least a portion, and possibly much of the pain we endure today is derived from non-honorary academic credentialing, the credentialing which became a lofty enabler. A credentialing, sadly today, exhibits no level of transparency and is not to be discussed. It was in all probability, paid for by the taxpayer, and unarguably represents academic studies and accomplishments we will never gain knowledge of, or be able to verify. |