The racist insensitive continues in this country as a University of Wisconsin fan wears a Barack Obama mask and prison jumpsuit with a noose around his neck. And of course the fan received a slap on the wrist by being asked to remove the mask. He was exercising his freedom of speech therefore his actions were not criminal.

The hate and disrespect tolerate by this country is disgusting and downright embarrassing. We will loudly shout about equal opportunity and fairness for all but tolerated and even praise hate. Well of course the police released a statement stating the person has a right to freedom of speech and removed the noose when asked to by university officials.

Statement from UW-Madison:

During the first half of the evening’s Wisconsin football game against Nebraska, UW officials were made aware that an individual in the seating bowl had donned a highly insensitive and offense of costume. UW athletics’ guest services that were dispatched to the individuals seating area where they asked him to remove the offensive components of the costume. He complied.

UW athletics’ policy regarding admission into the stadium with a costume stimulates that no one may be wearing a mask upon answering the facility. Once inside, it is permissible to wear a mask. The costume, while repugnant AND COUNTER TO THE VALUES OF THE UNIVERSITY AND ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT, was an exercise of the individual’s right to free speech. The University also exercise it’s right by asking the individual to remove the offensive of parts of the costume.

UW-Madison is dedicated to promoting a campus environment where all people feel valued, safe and able to thrive. To that end, the University continues to encourage all of our community members to engage in discussion over vital issues in ways that promote greater understanding and respect for all persons.