{"id":2179889,"date":"2024-02-19T12:25:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T17:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missouri-governor-calls-suspected-parade-shooters-thugs-kc-mayor-accuses-him-of-dog-whistle\/"},"modified":"2024-02-19T12:28:14","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T17:28:14","slug":"missouri-governor-calls-suspected-parade-shooters-thugs-kc-mayor-accuses-him-of-dog-whistle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/missouri-governor-calls-suspected-parade-shooters-thugs-kc-mayor-accuses-him-of-dog-whistle\/","title":{"rendered":"Missouri Governor labels parade shooters &#8216;thugs&#8217;; KC Mayor accuses him of &#8216;dog whistle"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmissouri-governor-calls-suspected-parade-shooters-thugs-kc-mayor-accuses-him-of-dog-whistle%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2179889&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Kansas \u200cCity Mayor Condemns Governor&#8217;s Description of Parade Shooting Suspects<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the \u2063aftermath \u2063of\u200c the \u200btragic shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl\u2063 celebration\u200d in Kansas\u200d City, Missouri, Mayor \u2063Quinton Lucas has \u200bcriticized Governor Mike Parson&#8217;s choice of words to \u2064describe the\u200c suspects.\u200d Parson referred\u200d to them as &#8220;thugs,&#8221; a term that Lucas believes carries racial undertones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expressing \u2062his disagreement with Parson&#8217;s statement\u200c during an interview on the KCUR radio show &#8220;Up to Date,&#8221; Lucas emphasized that \u2063while he\u2064 respects the governor, \u200bhe \u2063strongly disagrees with \u200dhis characterization of \u2064the\u200c situation. Lucas argued that while the incident was undoubtedly criminal and lawless, labeling the suspects as &#8220;thugs&#8221; \u2064is \u200da classic\u2062 example of\u2064 a racial &#8220;dog whistle.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Allegations \u200bof Concealing Suspects&#8217; Identities<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lucas, who\u2063 is \u2063black, also criticized conservative\u2062 theories circulating on social media, \u2064suggesting that the authorities and the media are deliberately hiding the identities \u2063of the suspects because they are black. The mayor dismissed these claims as preposterous, \u200dhighlighting the protections afforded to juveniles and emphasizing that the decision to withhold\u200c mug shots is not\u2063 based\u2064 on race.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Calling the Kansas City shooters \u201cthugs\u201d is\u2064 a \u201cdog whistle,\u201d according to KC \u200cMayor Quinton Lucas. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KZqove8CB7\">pic.twitter.com\/KZqove8CB7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u200dThe Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TPostMillennial\/status\/1759034663316636144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February \u206218, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conservative commentator Ann Coulter echoed similar sentiments, \u2062suggesting that if the shooter had \u2063been white, their\u2062 identity would have been revealed. However, host Bill Maher challenged Coulter&#8217;s assertion,\u2063 emphasizing that as of \u200dthe time of their discussion, the official identity\u2063 of the suspects \u2062had not been released.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ann Coulter on Super Bowl Parade \u200dshooting suspects: \u201cIf it were a white man shooting, we would know\u201d their identities.<\/p>\n<p>The longer they go\u200b without telling you, it\u2019s not a \u2063white \u2063male.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YwyR0hOMkP\">pic.twitter.com\/YwyR0hOMkP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Breaking911 (@Breaking911) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Breaking911\/status\/1759334975667589160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, \u200d2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Authorities\u2064 have announced that two minors, whose\u200b identities have not been disclosed, are currently\u2062 held on gun-related \u2062and\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ammon-bundy-supporters-to-protest-in-idaho-on-wednesday-over-his-arrest\/\" title=\"Ammon Bundy Supporters to Protest in Idaho on Wednesday Over His Arrest\">resisting arrest charges<\/a> at a juvenile facility. Another minor, who was initially a\u200c suspect, has been released after investigators determined their lack of \u200cinvolvement in the shooting. Kansas City Police\u2063 Chief Stacey Graves clarified\u200c that the incident appeared to be a \u2064dispute \u2064between multiple individuals \u200crather than \u2064an act\u200c of terrorism or homegrown extremism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2064 are some effective measures taken\u2064 by the police in not releasing the suspects&#8217; identities in order\u2062 to conduct \u2063a fair investigation?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ective\u2064 measures taken \u200cby the\u2063 police in not releasing the suspects&#8217; \u200cidentities in order to \u2064conduct a fair investigation. He stressed that the focus \u2062should be\u200d on finding justice for the victims and not on exploiting identity politics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Lucas further expressed his disappointment in the divisive rhetoric used by some individuals who \u2063he\u2062 believes are trying \u200bto exploit the tragedy\u2062 for their own\u2063 agenda. He called for unity and\u200d respectful \u200cdialogue, emphasizing that the priority should be ensuring\u2064 a \u200bsafe and inclusive community for all residents of\u2062 Kansas City.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Power of Words and Racial\u2064 Undertones<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The choice of words used by public figures, particularly those in positions of authority,\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-vote-on-rep-jordan-for-new-speaker\/\" title=\"House votes on Rep. Jordan as new Speaker.\">carries immense weight<\/a> and\u200c can inadvertently \u200bperpetuate racial biases. Mayor Lucas highlighted the need \u200dfor governors, mayors, \u200band\u200b other leaders to be mindful of the \u2062language they use\u2064 and the\u2063 potential impact\u2064 it can have on marginalized\u2063 communities.\u200c He emphasized\u200d the importance of fostering an atmosphere of respect\u200b and equal treatment for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Furthermore, the \u200dterm &#8220;thugs&#8221; has long been associated with racial profiling, specifically targeting black \u200cindividuals. It has \u200bbeen used as a \u200bcoded language to stigmatize and dehumanize black people, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-bidens-menthol-cigarette-ban-could-line-terrorists-pockets\/\" title=\"Biden's Menthol Cigarette Ban May Benefit Terrorists\">fueling racial tensions<\/a> within society. The mayor&#8217;s concerns\u2062 regarding the racial undertones of Governor Parson&#8217;s choice\u200c of\u2062 words is therefore warranted, as \u2062it contributes to the perpetuation of negative stereotypes and further marginalizes certain communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Addressing the Issue of \u2063Gun\u2064 Violence<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While the focus has been on the language used to describe the suspects, it is crucial\u2064 not to lose sight of the larger issue at hand: gun \u2063violence. The tragic shooting\u200b that occurred during the Chiefs Super\u200c Bowl celebration is a stark reminder of the urgent need for comprehensive \u200bgun control measures. Mayor \u2062Lucas took the opportunity to amplify his call for \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-dems-pass-gun-control-bills-that-would-dramatically-increase-wait-times\/\" title=\"House Dems Pass Gun-Control Bills That Would Dramatically Increase Wait Times\">stricter gun laws<\/a> to prevent further tragedies like this in \u200bthe future. He emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of gun violence, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/9-year-old-girl-pepper-sprayed-during-interaction-with-rochester-police\/\" title=\"9-Year-Old Girl Pepper Sprayed During Interaction With Rochester Police\">mental health issues<\/a>, \u200cand implementing common-sense\u2064 reforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The Way\u200c Forward<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mayor Lucas concluded by calling for a heartfelt\u2064 and\u200b honest conversation\u2062 about race, language, \u200band understanding. He\u2063 emphasized the need for genuine dialogue that addresses concerns and \u200bfosters\u200c unity, rather than inflaming divisions. By openly discussing the racial \u200cdynamics at play\u200b in incidents like the parade\u2062 shooting and condemning the use of racially-charged language, Mayor Lucas hopes to create a more inclusive and equitable community where all residents can feel safe and respected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the aftermath\u200b of a \u200btragedy, it is \u2063essential for leaders to choose their words carefully and foster an environment of compassion, understanding, and unity.\u2063 Mayor Lucas&#8217; critique of Governor Parson&#8217;s\u200c choice of words serves\u2063 as a reminder of the responsibility leaders\u2063 have in shaping \u200dpublic\u200c discourse and promoting equality for\u200c all.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kansas City&#8217;s Democratic Mayor Quinton Lucas criticized his Republican governor for labeling the suspects in the parade shooting as &#8220;thugs,&#8221; deeming it a racial &#8220;dog whistle.&#8221; The incident occurred during the Chiefs Super Bowl celebration, resulting in one fatality and over 20 injuries, including 11 children<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":2179890,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/MixCollage-19-Feb-2024-09-03-AM-3428-e1708355038533.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2179889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/MixCollage-19-Feb-2024-09-03-AM-3428-e1708355038533.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/324"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2179889"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2179889\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2179890"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2179889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2179889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2179889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}