MADISON, Wis. – Dawn revealed graffiti attacks painted overnight on the University of Wisconsin’s Memorial Union and Alumni Park. Campus police promised “appropriate steps under applicable criminal statutes and campus policies.” The graffiti was a prequel to a campus speech scheduled by contrarian right-wing commentator Matt Walsh.
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University of Wisconsin statement: “The university is deeply committed to the right to free speech. However, criminal damage to the university’s buildings and spaces– for any reason or purpose — is unacceptable and will not be tolerated All surfaces will be cleaned and restored as quickly as possible.”
Nazism and walruses A graffiti heme was Walsh’ stance on hot-button issues. These include his children’s book. “Johnny the Walrus,” which compares being transgender with identifying as a walrus.