honoring political figures: another controversy at BC

I understand that there has been a lot of controversy at Boston College law school about honoring Attorney General Mukasey. As I understand things, Mukasey will be the commencement speaker at the law school's graduation ceremony but he won't receive the Founder's Medal, which has typically been awarded to commencement speakers.

I don't have a problem with the decision not to give Mukasey the award. I think it is a good thing that (Catholic) schools pay close attention to the people they honor. I don't think that Catholic schools should honor people who have views that are in conflict with authoritative Church teaching on important moral issues. I understand, though, that recent recipients of the Founder's Medal have included pro-choice politicians. Why should BC honor politicians with those records (e.g., a 100% NARAL rating) and not honor Mukasey?

Maybe someone who knows the facts here could provide some additional information.

Richard M.