I’m not sure what to make of the recent upsurge in noose incidents, but they are getting a lot of play in the media.  Check out these stories and tell us what you think.

From CNN, Two are Arrested in Noose Incident near Jena, Louisiana

From the Chicago Tribune: Noose, racist slur found by builders of suburban Home Depot:

From Fox News: Noose Found on Black Columbia University Professor’s Door

From USA Today: Jena 6 case in La. spurs copycats