And it’s only Monday.

The distinction this week goes to Jim Hoft, who considers it an insidious act to encourage students to aspire to a better life — to encourage them to become scholars like the President of their country is a scholar.

We assume Mr. Hoft and like-minded critics don’t have a problem with encouraging students to become Rhodes Scholars because — you know — Cecil Rhodes led such an exemplary, non-controversial life.

(And yes, that last statement is laced with considerable snark.)