Is Kelly Tilghman a Racist?

From Michael Richards, Mel Gibson, Don Imus and now Kelly Tilghman. Does freedom of speech really exist? Is there a limit to free speech, how far can one really go?

Michael Richards best known for his role as Kramer on the hit comedy "Seinfield," while performing at the Laugh Factory in Los Angeles called black audience members the n-word. The incident started multiple conversations around the world of who could and could not use the word.

Radio shock jock Don Imus called the women's basketball team at Rutgers University "nappy-headed hos." This remark also stirred up controversy. Don Imus lost his job and got a new one with and African American co host Karith Foster....go figure.

It seems like Mel Gibson uses words as lethal weapons. The actor blames Jews for being "responsible for all the wars in the world." Gibson made headlines when he spoke at Cal State University of Northridge and cursed out a member of the audience. Gibson became angered after the audience member started questioning Gibson about the racism in the film "Apocalypto." The woman was asked to leave the lecture. "I think you're a fucking troublemaker, so fuck off," Gibson said as she left.

Kelly Tilghman is a former golfer for Duke University and the play-by-play announcer for the PGA Tour on The Golf Channel. ESPN reported that the announcer apologized after stating that the young golf players today should "lynch Tiger Woods in a back alley," at the Mercedes-Benz Championship Friday.

According to Newsday, Tilghman apologized for her comments on a telecast Sunday. Tilghman's comments are just as offensive as Imus comments towards the Rutgers Women's Basketball team, if not worse. Will Tilghman be fired for her remarks as Imus was fired for his remarks? Only time will tell what waits for this young inexperienced anchor.