MASON CITY – A social media post from the child of a police officer deemed ‘racist’ is protected by free speech, Mason City police say, after conferring with the Cerro Gordo county attorney.
At approximately noon today, the Mason City Police Department was made aware of a social media post that was made by an immediate family member of one of their officers. “This post was offensive, racist, and done in poor taste. The Mason City Police Department does not support this action in any way and has worked diligently to build relationships in our community and to improve the diversity of our organization,” police said in a statement this afternoon.
The statement went on to say “we have conferred with the Cerro Gordo County Attorney about this matter. At this time MCPD believes the content of the post is protected by First Amendment free speech. While offensive to nearly everyone who has seen it, First Amendment speech is limited only in time place and manner by law enforcement authorities. The Clear Lake Police Department has been asked to further investigate to avoid a conflict of interest. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call CLPD at 641-357-2186.
Police also say they have been in communication with the Mason City Community School District in the aftermath of this post. “We are working with school officials to insure the ongoing safety of student and staff at Mason City schools.”
Furthermore, the police statement from Chief Jeff Brinkley reads, “For those in our community who are impacted by this post, we empathize with your anger and disgust. We encourage parents to talk to their children about their use of social media and its potential impact on them, their fiends and classmates and their community We. as people. are more alike than different. but sometimes need to take intentional steps to learn more about those who are different than us. My hope is that, in time. we can grow from this and be better and stronger than we are today.”
NIT was alerted to the social media post earlier in the day. It involved two young ladies discussing the use of the “N” word. There was a local uproar and viral effect once the video began being shared locally. The name of the officer will not be reported here. NIT will not be sharing the video, as it deals with children and a word that should never be used.
Why would the white media name the officer.
Whites say,”WE HAVE INVESTIGATED OURSELVES AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG, WHITES WILL BE WHITES!
It’s clear they aren’t brave enough to say any of this TO black people.
As a young black my take on this is …..
Wow so this is what we come to,letting hate speach slide all I know if a black person say all whiteboys are school shooters this will be different because you would say it ain’t so that my free speach …
I’m shocked but I really shouldn’t be. I wish all of you with your racist comments and opinions of black people would just take the time to try to get to know us. We are not the stereotypes. We love our kids, work hard, educate ourselves and love our communities. We are not all thugs and lazy. I’m sure not all of you white people shoot up schools, do meth and commit tax fraud. What those girls were saying may be protected by free speech but they are individuals and they are not exempt from whatever consequences they receive as a result of it. The internet never forgets and one day when Becky and Suzie are applying for college this video will surface and they will issue some generic apology about how they have grown and changed and how some of their best friends are black…bla bla with tears and what not. So let’s not even bother to worry about 2 ignorant little girls. There are more important issues to take care of. Racism never went away, it just wears a red baseball cap instead of a white sheet now.
Unfortunately, old prejudices die hard. We will have to wait for the next generations to see a decrease in racism in north iowa.
Where’s her white hood, I mean MAGA hat.
So I took the time to read through quite a few of the comments here. I’ve seen a lot general statements made about black people and my only advice to the racist white people in this thread. Ensure you never vacation anywhere in the Caribbean, you’d be betraying your beliefs. If your self perceived hate is so great stay where you’re wanted. Don’t come near my country or any other Caribbean nation. We operate under the concept of free speech as well, but you’ll have to deal with the consequences of that speech. So for your own safety, keep your hate within your own safe spaces. Like this comments section.
Why? Will something BAD happen to us if we exercise our right to free speech and speak the truth instead of PC B.S.??
It might be the truth, in your opinion. And yes, you are free to speak what you feel.
It is by the goodness of God that in our country we have those three unspeakably precious things: freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, and the prudence never to practice either of them.
Mark Twain.
And, there are limits on speech, which our courts have affirmed. Such things as inciting violence, libel, and limiting the freedom of others come to mind.
whats all the “its a cops kid” going on, what about the other girl?? whats her father do??? nothing is said about that!!! then you all talk about Freedom of speech is wrong!!!!
Everyone can talk about freedom of speech blah blah. Everyone hides behind all the AMENDMENTS we have that were not put in place to be abused and for people to use to hurt each other or hurts others per-say.
But first as a parent and watching the video three times I was quite taken back by several things. On the post I saw it say the father approved of this because it’s freedom of speech. I didn’t read anywhere in this article that reveals that. I find it very disturbing I. The obvious reasons that why would any parent want their child to post such a video as this because it’ only reveals to me two little snotty, spoiled brat girls that have this attitude that it’s OK for them to be disrespectful and rude.Why would any parent want their young daughter to be on Social Media and not only come off a racist, snotty , spoiled , disrespectful brat but also using the F word. So all of the people on here that are parents , would you be ok , proud of your child if they did this.? I ask because if they were trying to make a point of something they felt was important that in someway could benefit others by posting a video about it, they have clearly missed the mark. I for one can’t get the snotty attitude of the one up front and center. Her remarks about Picking cotton, that maybe some blacks should go back and experience it. Were those racist hurtful comments needed to make whatever point they were trying to make. Their facial expressions, body movements, ,the use of the F word, what was their point to this “ video that was for what and what was the reason initially to make this video. So any parent approves So two young girls just decided on a whim to make a video about how they don’t care if the N word offends those who are black . Just out of the blue just got up and said hey let’s make this video . Because we are two girls that are what 13-14 and school has just started and we have nothing better to do. Really ?? I think not! What girls that age do that? Ummm NONE . do that … none. So why the video?? They used that word and someone got in their face about it and they didn’t like it. Gave their version to parents or didn’t & now there’s this video. So let’s cut the crap. It’s clearly racist remarked, disrespectful, and stems from an incident they may have provoked intentionally or not. This isn’t someone just voicing an opinion using Freedom of Speech
there are plenty of “songs”, “movies”, “books”, “magazines” etc. with unsavory, derogatory words, there are more important subjects to be aware of, one would be weather manipulation – looks like the divide and conquer technique is working on the masses/goyim – freedom of speech matters even if it is awful, put your adult hats on and move on to more important problems
Runaways in the making. Grounded for life!
President Trump will be re- elected with the black vote !!!
Why do you have to bring your political bullshit all of you
Joe Biden,” Obama is clean and articulate.”
Abe Lincoln. Republican
Against the Civil Rights movement Democrats
Lowest unemployment rate blacks under
President Trump Republican
What’s racist is that the liberals in this country pandering to the black folk to keep them slaves to the government. If you are a proud black man or woman you are nuts to vote for a democrat. If you are successful you understand the importance of hard work and how rewarding it is. Also, you understand how governmental dependence (slavery) destroys lives and souls.
A vote for a democrat is a vote for continued slavery !!!
The last time I looked this is the USA get over it.
They will pay for their words one way or another keep them bitches close and safe karma coming
Well…I think us white people are as trashy as ever…alot of thos hate toward blacks is mostly because were jealous! Their skin is gorgeous and DONT BURN as soon as the sun hits it. They have more talent..strength and common sense then us. Instead of embracing them we bad mouth them. Shit we do all of the mass shootings- incest- more whotes are on welfare than blacks- lord dont get me started on crack/cocaine etc. We are an embarrassment but yet looove to pass judgement on others lol. Blacks owned wall street before we did. Im glad yall act like yall do down here so when I get to heaven I can be in eternal peace knowing yall discusting asses wont be there! And to everyone else PLEASE KNOW WERE NOT ALL LIKE THAT!!! Just pure trash seriously! And have the nerve to honestly think that GOD is pleased with how you are smdh a shame and an embarrassment!
With all due respect, your level of ignorance makes you come across as borderline feeble minded and a perfectly executed self hatred SJW indoctrination job.
Just about every objective claim you make is factually incorrect. Europeans, like people of any other ethnicity, have tremendous amounts of achievements to be proud of. You yourself may not be the finest, brightest specimen the world has ever seen, but history is full of tribesmen of yours who used their extraordinary talents to change the world for the better.
Very well said.
You sound jealous
WHY AM I NOT SURPRISED? ANOTHER RACIST NOT GETTING PUNISHED BECAUSE THEY’RE WHITE. THANK YOU AMERICA! THE “GREATEST” COUNTRY IN THE WORLD!!!!
What did they do wrong? They had an opinion and they voiced it. They didn’t injure anyone or destroy anything. Nor did they shoot up the north side of Mason City like the blacks are doing right now.
How about they embarrassed their parents and the MC police department?
They didn’t embarrass anyone. They spoke their minds openly and honestly. The only people who claim they embarrassed anyone are the feebleminded who are so bored with life they look for any excuse to complain.
You think the parents are proud of them? Think the pd is proud to broadcast that one of our finest has some issues? How bout grandpa and grandma? You are a sociopath.
No.. But they may shoot up the school, or the church like whites are doing after this backlash.
Punished? For what?
Just because slavery happened a “long time ago” doesn’t mean the aftermath of events like that and minstrel shows still don’t effect how white america treats blacks today. Hate speech is not freedom of speech. If she’s saying things like this imagine what her cop father is teaching her in her own home.
I think how white America treats blacks has less to do with slavery hundreds of years ago and more to do with how a lot of blacks behave today.
If you don’t want to be treated like trash, don’t act like trash.
Act respectful, get treated with respect. Act like a shitbag, get treated like shit. Pretty simple.
I guess it is ok if I say all white people should suck my d____.
you’re well within your rights to do so. again – if you don’t mind being treated like trash, go right ahead and act like it.
It’s hard to act respectful when you’re targeted and racially profiled and you know it. Even so I still am respectful because I know in the moment who has the power. But don’t tell us we can’t be upset because we’re prematurely treated a certain way before you can see if we’re respectful or not.
You are wrong in several aspects. Think about what you are saying, and try to figure it out.
What EXACTLY did she say that constitutes hate speech? It is an earnest question. The quotes I’ve heard second hand certainly did not qualify, but I have not seen the post personally, so please enlighten me.
do you seriously think freedoms should be limited based on feelings? you need to use your brain idiot. who would decide what is ok and what is offensive where would that end? slippery sloap there. its called censorship it is wrong. the nazis hated freedom of speech and loved to censor ppl. are you really to dumb to understand how limiting speech is ignorant dangerous and stupid? everyone is and should be free and encouraged to have and express their individual opinions because FREEDOM. If your willing to take one freedom or give one away how many others will you throw away? just to spare someones feelings! people have been dying in wars since 1776 to ensure your constitutional rights and you choose to be ignorant and dishonor that sacrifice for what? you ever read a book? start with the history books then the time machine then 1984. no wonder the dems ignore their vows and oaths! the 18-25 crowd hates the constitution bill of rights freedom and manuel labor. grow up you moron. embrace freedom for everyone. move to north korea if you need to live in servitude and hate free speech. hate speech is a made up term. look up steven crowder hate speech. it proves your generation is miseducated and uninformed. you leftists hate with blind fury no facts and suffer mob mentality. it really sucks that your generation is the future you will usher in the orwellian nightmare tomorrow that youre
to stupid to stop creating today.
Are we gunna ignore the part where she said she wishes black people could all go back in time and experience slavery?
Yes!
What ever happened to the first amendment right to free speech? You may not believe this, but just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean it’s wrong. Really! It’s true!
The first amendment has nothing to do with right or wrong. It says you can say stupid shit. Whether it is right or wrong is up to the listener and in our society, racial slurs used to be wrong. Now, with our new furhrer, it is ok.
Racial slurs are not wrong. Just someone speaking their feelings. Not right or wrong. As long as people do not take their feeling into action, i.e. killing, burning, beating, blocking traffic so law abiding citizens were unable to move freely (as black lives matter people did in Minneapolis) you can’t change the way I feel, so why should you change my right to speak my mind?
They are wrong.
Wow. Who ties your shoes for you?
It’s only for LIBS and DEMOCRATS these days.
Sorry I had posted the comment about both girls getting pregnant by black dudes …
When both girls become adults I hope they get pregnant by some black dudes …
And then you’ll be happy again when they start collecting welfare.
This honestly shouldn’t be protected by free speech. What these girls did is wrong and disgusting.
because the first amendment only protect free speech as long as not one single person find its content “wrong” or “disgusting”?
You deleted my comment? Ha look at all these other racist comments. Good grief Matt! Sure isnt like it used to be on here thats for sure!
rac·ist
/ˈrāsəst/
noun
noun: racist; plural noun: racists
– a person who uses logic, knowledge and rhetorical skills to out-argue a snowflake into a woke temper tantrum
– (archaic) a person who believes that a particular race is superior to another
Is it ok to call white people “white trash” or crackers? Why is it ok for black people to call each other N’ but if a white person does “its racists”! The only racists i see ARE the blacks. Another thing, most blacks especially around here WERE NEVER SLAVES! Get over yourselves!!
We say it’s racist because it shouldn’t be coming out of people’s mouth that ain’t black because it was used as a racist word towards us black people but we’ve turnt it into a way that we can address eachother without it having racial hatred behind it. So that’s y we call it racist when any other race says it and it doesn’t need to come out of any other races mouth cause they ain’t black.
Getting the impression that Iowa is now being viewed as a racist state. Just one story after another involving race and hate in Iowa.
Diverse societies tends to be distrustful and violent societies. Sad but true.
Reading from Australia, which is just as diverse, if not more so than the USA (and especially Ohio, which is 82% white). What you say about diverse societies is simply untrue. Australia is neither distrustful nor violent. Nor is New Zealand. Nor is Canada.
Racism is learned at home
People have a right to their opinion. Even cops have an opinion, why shouldn’t their children.
An opinion can be racist so you aren’t really making a point.
Everyone has a right to their opinion, but when you voice your opinion, you’re bound to piss somebody off. In this day of political correctness and social media, you need to be careful of what you say and post, and these girls should have known that. I feel for these girls and their parents, because this is going to haunt them for a long time. There is always this element out there just waiting to jump on the bandwagon to give themselves a reason to be heard. People that live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
It is true that we have the right to say what we please. It is what we choose to say that shows our character.
true. i drill my children in “racism” every single day. they’re armed with FACTS and will rip your hackneyed, woke fairy tales into shreds so hard you’ll be crying like a little snowflake in your safe space.
you are leaving a comment anonymously talking about a “safe space” lmaooooooo
I bet you lock your doors, tough guy.
racism was never a part of my homelife. ihate black males based on the conduct i witnessed from black males. they speak retard gibber i can not decipher have no respect for anyone especialy women. quick to over react quick to violence prone to petty crime and most sell drugs. i went in with an open mind and came out with fact based assessments
Of course it’s protected by freedom of speech , you know what’s sad through? We all know by now racism is something that is taught ! This girl was raised by a police officer ! And she feels that comfortable to make a video like this because she knows there will be no consequences because her parents probably speak the same way at home . These parents have FAILED.. I pray for our next generation. This is sick and I can not wait until these evil little girls get the consequences they deserve!
You’ve got to be kidding.
How many more evil little girls are out there. There smart phones should to be taken away. This is terrible.
We are all evil!
I was not taught to be a racist…..however, I am now going to be 51 yrs old and am more racist now then just two years ago. Why? These people come here, to cornfield Iowa, from a concrete jungle, crying because it’s so rough in Chicago or any other big city. Instead of assimilating, they bring all the shit from the big city with them and bring the smaller cities down. They don’t want to get out of the thug lifestyle, they are going where they can, to get the tax payers money that they will not have to work for. Slavery, haha, we have all been slaves. We are now slaves that pay our hard earned money for people that don’t and won’t work.
Very well said!!!
to be fair, there are plenty of people moving here from the inner cities that are nothing like that.
but yeah, there is a certain percentage of shit bags too – they’re on the front page every damn day.
“To be fair”?? Wake up, for once in your life. There’s nothing fair about lazy people living off the work of non-lazy people.
believe it or not, there are plenty of inner city people who are not lazy.
Well, I do not see ANY of these ‘non-lazy’ inner city folks moving to North Iowa and doing the EBT Boogie. All we get arriving here are the lazy drug dealers and pimps.
Sounds like you were taught to be racist chad
all this crap for being more sun tanned than others wtf kill yourself you’re about to die anyways racist
we’ll see about that.
Your comment will confound and irritate SJWs that want to push lies.
You are 100% correct.
Very true!!
Kymani S Millette, its obvious that you don’t have children, and hopefully never will.
The simple fact due to her fathers profession, this should be taken more serious. Due to her representation of herself, falls back onto her father and his profession. Look at the taint she has now placed because of this. But let a black child do this, & see this case different. Smh
You hear black kids calling each other the N word all the time so whats the big deal? Whats good for the goose is good for the gander!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Excellent point!!
Another non story.
I bet you thought you did something with this comment … you sound ridiculous
Big damn deal. Some kids saying thing they heard from blacks and the snowflakes get offended. Go to your safe rooms all of you.
you are commenting anonymously you are actively using a safe space shhhhh
Now isn’t that calling the kettle black. nothing racist intended.
Two thumbs up on that,