Free Speech Dust-Up or Performance Art or ...

 Yesterday I cut through campus on my way to Lake Mendota. A crowd had gathered and there was a lot of shouting.

Here is what I found.

 

A group with a religious affiliation organized a public speaking event. One member of the crowd objected, telling them they were engaging in hate speech.

 

It was a heated exchange. But there was no physical violence, at least not while I was there. Later when I returned home. I chose some photos to share with others. While I was looking at the photos I noticed something a little off. Here's a closer look at that first photo. 

Several members of the group with a religious affiliation seem quite relaxed, even playful. In the face of such a heated exchange, I'd expect different attitude and body language. 

Here's a closer look at the objecting crowd member.

It could be that he just happened upon this event, and became very much emotionally involved. But I think he looks a bit spot-on, too right for this appearance. Maybe not, it's just my conjecture.

So what are we looking at. Is seeing believing, or is believing seeing.