Say It !
With all due respect, why do you really need to sound as if you are being jealous of his studying in Harvard (not that I am sure but the post of yours sound like that!).
And what he did is called registering a protest. And I think it was about time someone did something like this...
Yes, he's studying in Harvard on an American scholarship but that doesn't mean that he can't protest against the same country.
They helped us during the earth quake crisis, so they were thanked. But now they attacked on an unoffending post, so this action should be condemned.
His studying in Harvard doesn't lesen his Pakistaniat. Even Prophet (p.b.u.h) had non-muslim prisoners teach Muslims as a way to earn their freedom. Knowledge can be taken from anyone, whether a friend or a foe.
Shame on you Mr. Saady -
If you are such a coward and dont have courage, dont criticize the brave people. At least stay quiet if you can't appreciate him.
Ms. Ujmi :
I declined a full ride scholarship to Stanford and to Harvard to come back to serve. I am not jealous ... I am definitely ashamed. There is a fine line between protesting and being disgraceful towards an official who is after all, a guest (just like he is a guest in their country).
So how would you feel if you attended a school in the US and an instructor refused to grant you a passing grade...or a grade for that matter...just because his son died amidst the 9/11 attacks...and because he believes Osama is in Pakistan?
The instructor still taught me and gave me a grade even though he disagreed with the Pakistani politics.
Ms Ordinary Girl:
A couple of years ago, Mr. Jehangir Karamat (then Ambassador to the US) visited the USAF Academy and he was welcomed like none other. He gave a few talks and during one of these talks, a guy stood up and said that he lost his dad in the 9/11 attacks and that he wants nothing more than to see the people responsible for that brought to justice. He said he disagrees with the Pakistan people and the politicians to the point of hatred. He was still respectful because of the Ambassador's stature and because of the fact that he was a guest.
Yes you can study anywhere and be critical of anything you dont like...and yes you can voice your opinions...but there is a respectful...dignified way of doing so. This was extremely disrespectful : Sort of like what they did to Ahmedenijad at Columbia.
Ms Saadia Shah:
I hate to say this but an act like this is not and cannot be classified as bravery. It is mere immaturity...verging on disrespect fullness.
All:
Your opinions are appreciated. Your criticisms are appreciated as well. Your comments have been weighed, measured and understood...but I still believe he was wrong in doing what he did.
Why refuse to accept an award from the ambassador when you can give up the whole scholarship in protest?
Turns out, that would have cost him too much. Refusing to accept an award has no consequences.
Saady, once again with all the due respect, I kind of still disagree.
On the further grounds that:
1. The didn't curse or through a cake on Ambassador's face!
2. He didn't deny a scholarship or this was not a scholarship ceremony rather a simple award ceremony for excellent performing Roots' alumni.
3. A professor denying for example me a grade because his son died in 9/11 or something means his incapacity to be a judge! Where judge needs to be impartial. Here Sarmad was not being a judge, he only expressed his opinion. I even see no parallel between comparing the two!
Finally I am sorry for earlier implying your jealousy, but I only said on what I felt from the words.
And thanks for dropping by on my blog: http://paki.in/wtf/2008/06/20/ma...am/#comment-
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(Mr) ujmi 
no problemo
Anyway I guess we all have our own way of thinking 
And glad you had opportunity to take your degree from G.W. Bush.
See you around.
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