On April 22, I read a letter written by Kevin Coopey titled, "Caucus' demands may harm climate." The premise of this letter was to inform readers that the Black Caucus is merely exaggerating the problem surrounding the recent racial bigotry on campus, "just to make a name for themselves."

Coopey asks, "[Do] two racial remarks yelled from a dorm window require rallies and policy change?" Unfortunately, the grave reality of this situation is supplemented by more then solely the perverse actions of two ignorant individuals.

In fact, there have been serious threats directed towards members of the Black Caucus; should this be downplayed as well?

Racism, as Mr. Coopey alludes to, is something that an African American should expect to endure in an environment such as Penn State.

I was in complete awe when I read this, to say the least. Condoning an action that promotes any type of racism, regardless of how small or inconsequential it may seemingly be, is no better than one's self committing the action.

Obviously I understand that Mr. Coopey's intentions did not include promoting racial bigotry on campus, and he brings up many good points throughout his letter.

However, as a Penn State student I am outraged to learn that people are justifying acts of prejudice because they are apparently "unavoidable." We cannot continue to tolerate any type of racism.

Penn State is supposedly a safe environment, conducive to learning, promoting individuality, yet attempting to unify the student body at the same time.

Well then Penn State, let us dabble in a bit of education of our own: Racial bigotry is hurtful, and we must understand that any offensive action, no matter how small, cannot and will not be tolerated on this campus.