http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517 press x to close Sound Off for Sept. 3, 2006 Reader: I just had to respond to Robert Price's hateful, judgmental article against Bruce Sons for wanting to clear his name. His article caused me to see that it was Price and others who write for your paper that caused his case to become so expensive. Your newspaper crucified Mr. Sons over and over again these past 12 years and finally people began thinking for themselves. As a bartender here for many years, I know firsthand that law enforcers are no angels. Just ask the family of James Moore. Mr. Sons shot Mr. Maxwell in self-defense. He and his son Jeremy and his whole family paid for it for 12 years. Yes, Mr. Sons deserves to be compensated and I pray for him. His life is in danger from law enforcers. Sincerely, -- Arlene Arnold Jenner: First, I don't agree that Price's column was hateful. But it certainly was judgmental. And that's what a column is. Price doesn't write &quot;articles,&quot; he writes columns. In those columns, we want him to express his point of view and comment on the news. His columns embody his opinions -- just as your letter has embodied yours. And while you are welcome to your opinion, and I do respect it, I fail to see how our writers kept three juries from coming to a unanimous conclusion -- of any kind. Reader: I was appalled at Dianne Hardisty's column in which she said her dog wasn't worth $1,000. Did she even bother to look for it if it has no value to her? Probably not. She is one of &quot;those&quot; people who care little for life. There's a saying that you earn a place in heaven when you help an animal. If that is the case, then I don't have to worry about running into this particular columnist. -- Pat Dunaway Editorial Page Editor Dianne Hardisty responds: Actually, I wrote in my column that I did go looking for my dogs when they wandered out. Luckily I always found them after considerable searching. But I also wrote that I would not pay a $1,000 reward to someone to return my dogs to me. If that puts me into the heavenly doghouse, so be it. Reader: Now that (hopefully) the dust has settled on The Californian's new design, and the number of new subscribers far exceed the number of cranks who have canceled their subscriptions in protest, I want to congratulate you, Mike, and your staff on a paper that is colorful, fun to read and LOCAL. Now that newspaper executives like you realize that it is impossible to &quot;scoop&quot; the electronic media on national and international news, your emphasis on local coverage are the &quot;right words at the right time&quot; for Bakersfield. Keep up the good work, and continue to educate your readers through this column about what a newspaper should and should not be. -- Craig Holland Reader: I'm a 60-something grandma who couldn't care less about football (other than halftime, if the band is good!), but somehow I started to read the Sports section Friday (a first for me). I think it was the Best Uniforms, Best Colors story that got my attention -- made me think I might be reading something about fashion and home decorating. WELL, you got my attention immediately since I love little surveys and such, and I ended up reading your section front to back, including the ads. I kind of even teared up once or twice while reading the Best Game article, and especially liked reading how some of those boys have gone on to good lives. So now I'm all fired up, and just might go to a high school game this season to see what it's all about. And maybe I'll be there when another Best Game Ever happens. Just thought I'd let you know (and that also is a first for me) and wanted to thank you for a nice presentation. -- Peggy Cowden Jenner: Thanks for your note, Peggy. You made our Sports staff's week. See you in the stands. press x to close Sound Off for Sept. 3, 2006 Reader: I just had to respond to Robert Price's hateful, judgmental article against Bruce Sons for wanting to clear his name. His article caused me to see that it was Price and others who write for your paper that caused his case to become so expensive. Your newspaper crucified Mr. Sons over and over again these past 12 years and finally people began thinking for themselves. As a bartender here for many years, I know firsthand that law enforcers are no angels. Just ask the family of James Moore. Mr. Sons shot Mr. Maxwell in self-defense. He and his son Jeremy and his whole family paid for it for 12 years. Yes, Mr. Sons deserves to be compensated and I pray for him. His life is in danger from law enforcers. Sincerely, -- Arlene Arnold Jenner: First, I don't agree that Price's column was hateful. But it certainly was judgmental. And that's what a column is. Price doesn't write &quot;articles,&quot; he writes columns. In those columns, we want him to express his point of view and comment on the news. His columns embody his opinions -- just as your letter has embodied yours. And while you are welcome to your opinion, and I do respect it, I fail to see how our writers kept three juries from coming to a unanimous conclusion -- of any kind. Reader: I was appalled at Dianne Hardisty's column in which she said her dog wasn't worth $1,000. Did she even bother to look for it if it has no value to her? Probably not. She is one of &quot;those&quot; people who care little for life. There's a saying that you earn a place in heaven when you help an animal. If that is the case, then I don't have to worry about running into this particular columnist. -- Pat Dunaway Editorial Page Editor Dianne Hardisty responds: Actually, I wrote in my column that I did go looking for my dogs when they wandered out. Luckily I always found them after considerable searching. But I also wrote that I would not pay a $1,000 reward to someone to return my dogs to me. If that puts me into the heavenly doghouse, so be it. Reader: Now that (hopefully) the dust has settled on The Californian's new design, and the number of new subscribers far exceed the number of cranks who have canceled their subscriptions in protest, I want to congratulate you, Mike, and your staff on a paper that is colorful, fun to read and LOCAL. Now that newspaper executives like you realize that it is impossible to &quot;scoop&quot; the electronic media on national and international news, your emphasis on local coverage are the &quot;right words at the right time&quot; for Bakersfield. Keep up the good work, and continue to educate your readers through this column about what a newspaper should and should not be. -- Craig Holland Reader: I'm a 60-something grandma who couldn't care less about football (other than halftime, if the band is good!), but somehow I started to read the Sports section Friday (a first for me). I think it was the Best Uniforms, Best Colors story that got my attention -- made me think I might be reading something about fashion and home decorating. WELL, you got my attention immediately since I love little surveys and such, and I ended up reading your section front to back, including the ads. I kind of even teared up once or twice while reading the Best Game article, and especially liked reading how some of those boys have gone on to good lives. So now I'm all fired up, and just might go to a high school game this season to see what it's all about. And maybe I'll be there when another Best Game Ever happens. Just thought I'd let you know (and that also is a first for me) and wanted to thank you for a nice presentation. -- Peggy Cowden Jenner: Thanks for your note, Peggy. You made our Sports staff's week. See you in the stands. en-us Here we go again.  One of Bruce Sons friends disguised as outraged citizens (a bartender no less) who knows first hand that law enforcement offices are no angels.  Well honey, neither is Mr. Sons as you like to call him.  Don't ever forget it.  It could be you looking down the wrong end of his shotgun next time.  The man should be grateful he got off as he did, but now he's trying to position himself for a lawsuit.  If you think it's for anything other than that, you better fasten your seat belt.  You're in for a bumpy ride. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24019 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24019 Here we go again.  One of Bruce Sons friends disguised as outraged citizens (a bartender no less) who knows first hand that law enforcement offices are no angels.  Well honey, neither is Mr. Sons as you like to call him.  Don't ever forget it.  It could be you looking down the wrong end of his shotgun next time.  The man should be grateful he got off as he did, but now he's trying to position himself for a lawsuit.  If you think it's for anything other than that, you better fasten your seat belt.  You're in for a bumpy ride. Robert Price is right, just get over it and go somewhere and get a life, and that goes for all the participants. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24027 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24027 Robert Price is right, just get over it and go somewhere and get a life, and that goes for all the participants. <h4 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Bruce Sons is a murderer.<br /> <br /> Go ahead - <br /> <br /> Say it.<br /> <br /> Bruce <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">        </span>Sons <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">          </span>is <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">          </span>a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">          </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>murderer.<br /> <br /> Go on, Go ahead - <u><font size="4">Say it!</font></u></span></h4> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The truth will set you free.  <br /> <br /> (In this case it will set you free from the ignorant in-bred idiots who think they can do whatever they want with no regard for our laws eg: Bruce Sons)<br /> <br /> <br /> <font size="3">Mr. Sons is in denial...<br /> </font><br /> He loaded a shotgun, pointed it at Officer Maxwell and pulled the trigger.   Spin it any way you want.   Shout it over and over at the top of your lungs to anyone who (unfortunately) has to listen to your illiterate hate-filled drivel. <br /> <br /> <font size="3"><u>This</u>      <u>was</u>      <u>NOT</u>      <u>an</u>      <u>act</u>      <u>of</u>      <u>self</u>      <u>defense</u>. <o:p></o:p></font></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font face="Verdana"><font size="3"><u>It</u> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">     </span><u>was</u> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">    </span><u>MURDER</u>.<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><br /> <br /> The only one problem with Mr. Price suggesting Bruce Sons "get a life?"  <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Bruce Sons never really had a life...  <br /> He is a parasite...  Think of him as a human crab louse attached to the genitals of humanity...  <br /> <br /> Life for him serves no useful purpose whatsoever... He is, and will forever be a murderer. A scourge upon humanity.  Unworthy of life itself.<br /> <br /> It's a crying shame Mr. Sons didn't attempt to point his shotgun at the arriving back up officers. Had he done so, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Bakersfield</st1:city></st1:place> and society as a whole would be better off:  <o:p></o:p></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font face="Tahoma"><font size="3">He would be dead.<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">But I take hope in my certain belief Mr. Sons will again do something stupid and will get caught breaking society’s laws.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>If he thinks he can pull off this charade twice he is in for an unpleasant surprise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Knowing Mr. Sons to a cop killer, officers will not try too hard to talk him into dropping his weapon and he will be D E A D.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>–  <font size="3">Just as he should have been when he first introduced the shotgun into his dispute with Officer Maxwell.<o:p></o:p></font></span></h5> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24370 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24370 <h4 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Bruce Sons is a murderer.<br /> <br /> Go ahead - <br /> <br /> Say it.<br /> <br /> Bruce <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">        </span>Sons <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">          </span>is <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">          </span>a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">          </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>murderer.<br /> <br /> Go on, Go ahead - <u><font size="4">Say it!</font></u></span></h4> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">The truth will set you free.  <br /> <br /> (In this case it will set you free from the ignorant in-bred idiots who think they can do whatever they want with no regard for our laws eg: Bruce Sons)<br /> <br /> <br /> <font size="3">Mr. Sons is in denial...<br /> </font><br /> He loaded a shotgun, pointed it at Officer Maxwell and pulled the trigger.   Spin it any way you want.   Shout it over and over at the top of your lungs to anyone who (unfortunately) has to listen to your illiterate hate-filled drivel. <br /> <br /> <font size="3"><u>This</u>      <u>was</u>      <u>NOT</u>      <u>an</u>      <u>act</u>      <u>of</u>      <u>self</u>      <u>defense</u>. <o:p></o:p></font></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font face="Verdana"><font size="3"><u>It</u> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">     </span><u>was</u> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes">    </span><u>MURDER</u>.<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><br /> <br /> The only one problem with Mr. Price suggesting Bruce Sons "get a life?"  <span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Bruce Sons never really had a life...  <br /> He is a parasite...  Think of him as a human crab louse attached to the genitals of humanity...  <br /> <br /> Life for him serves no useful purpose whatsoever... He is, and will forever be a murderer. A scourge upon humanity.  Unworthy of life itself.<br /> <br /> It's a crying shame Mr. Sons didn't attempt to point his shotgun at the arriving back up officers. Had he done so, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Bakersfield</st1:city></st1:place> and society as a whole would be better off:  <o:p></o:p></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><font face="Tahoma"><font size="3">He would be dead.<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p> </o:p></span></h5> <h5 style="MARGIN: auto 0in"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">But I take hope in my certain belief Mr. Sons will again do something stupid and will get caught breaking society’s laws.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>If he thinks he can pull off this charade twice he is in for an unpleasant surprise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Knowing Mr. Sons to a cop killer, officers will not try too hard to talk him into dropping his weapon and he will be D E A D.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">   </span>–  <font size="3">Just as he should have been when he first introduced the shotgun into his dispute with Officer Maxwell.<o:p></o:p></font></span></h5> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p><strong><font size="5">AAAAAAAAMMEENNNN!!!!!!</font></strong></p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24383 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24383 <p><strong><font size="5">AAAAAAAAMMEENNNN!!!!!!</font></strong></p> Mr. Price's column is his opinion of a situation just like the entire bakersfield californians reporting of the news is&nbsp; their opinion of the news not facts. http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24466 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24466 Mr. Price's column is his opinion of a situation just like the entire bakersfield californians reporting of the news is&nbsp; their opinion of the news not facts. <p>I don't know who this bartender friend of Sons is but to clear his name, Sons would have to back a lot more years than the 12 that involved Maxwell.&nbsp; Disregard for law isn't anything new to him.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Curt..you nailed it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> DG..agreed...&nbsp; My memory is pretty clear.</p> http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24488 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/soundoff/2517/#c_24488 <p>I don't know who this bartender friend of Sons is but to clear his name, Sons would have to back a lot more years than the 12 that involved Maxwell.&nbsp; Disregard for law isn't anything new to him.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Curt..you nailed it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> DG..agreed...&nbsp; My memory is pretty clear.</p>