No Apology for President Barack Obama

No apology for President Barack Obama from Robert Copeland, 82, whose the Wolfeboro, New Hampshire Police Commissioner that called President Obama the N-word. Copeland owns his words in an email to other Police Commissioners, "I believe I did use the 'N' word in reference to the current occupant of the Whitehouse."

A new resident, Jane O'Toole of 4 fours, heard a loud speaking Copeland make the racial slur about President Obama at a restaurant during March. O'Toole brought the incident to Town Manager David Owen in writing. Owen on Thursday shares insight, and mentions that Copeland's words were "reprehensible." Elected officials can not be removed, and he does not have the authority to dismiss an elected official. Owen suggests the issue would be addressed more at the Police Commission meeting.

Wolfeboro is a town of 6,300 people, and a total of 20 Black people reside in the town. The Wolfeboro Public Library filled with 100 plus people to address Copeland's racial slur about President Obama. People expressed sentiments of Copeland should resign. The Public Library Technician had not seen such ignited passion for an issue in many years. Joyce Davis could not recall in 40 years any issue that stirred up such emotion.

O'Toole were among people at the meeting, remarks from a public official like Copeland made are "inexcusable." She pointed out how it "reflects poorly on our town." Wolfeboro presents itself as a helpful and scenic place for people "who might wish to visit us for a few days, weeks or months," via Wolfeboro New Hampshire Touristism website. Wolfeboro is a place to retire, "for people from all over the U. S.," but some people are calling for a boycott per reports. 

No apology for President Barack Obama from Copeland for his use of the negative epithet is not coming. Copeland maintains that President Obama " meets and exceeds my criteria."

Owen and Wolfeboro Board of Selectmen disagreed with the "language" Copeland used and they are "appalled." The statement from Friday explains that Wolfeboro is a welcoming place. People in Wolfeboro as well as other people outside of the town want Copeland to resign.

No apology for President Barack Obama from Copeland, because Copeland refuses to give one. Some people like Frank Bader are not concerned by Copeland's words, and made fun of people who have a problem with Copeland's racist slur. Bader gave clues to how some feel by saying, Copeland just told of the "displeasure" he has "with the man who's in office."

Sources:

US News

UPI

Wolfeboro Touristism Website