Viewers React to Condors Editorial
"Your editorial concerning the Condors promotion was way out of control … I say put him out on the ice after the first period, with Marty Raymond. Maybe Marty can knock some sense into him. Craig, get a grip, you're nuts!"
-Steve Perry "It's hockey! Do you realize what a pious, self-serving, self-righteous little jerk you sounded like? It’s hockey!"
-Cheryl Bailey "You sound like a little crybaby … what an idiot you are. Your station shows violent boxing, where a person doesn't have padding and isn't on skates which hinders the fights. You ought to be fired for your unprofessional demeanor. I will boycott your station."
-Scott Boyd
"I agree with KERO 23 in your criticism of the FIGHT NIGHT promotion. Your message was well received by those in my household, until the video of the hockey players fighting on ice during a game began showing. How could you broadcast the comments you made regarding the promotion of such an event, while at the same time displaying graphic video coverage of the violent behavior?"
-Larry Wilson"You're an idiot. Plus, you're in the media. By the way, nice hairpiece."
-WJ"Stupid, Stupid, Stupid. I'm boycotting your station because you're ridiculous."
-Paul R. "I agree that guarantee fight night is a stupid idea but so is $1 beer night. The problem with your editorial is the extreme you take with calling for the BPD to arrest Mr. Riley … SHAME ON YOU."
-Scott Mauldin "I would suggest that before you jump to getting an editorial out, you do a little more research first, and choose your words carefully. Very carefully. Tonight, you were the dangerous one."
-Lori Hooker "I am disappointed. Normally I agree with your editorials, but you are way off here."
---Katrina Beeson"How ridiculous. You have got to be kidding. (The Condors) put so much back into this community and this is the thanks you give them."
-Dennis Bell"As a longtime season ticket holder, and resident of Bakersfield I was saddened by your 'editorial.' The Bakersfield Condors have an outstanding reputation not only with their fans, but within the community as 'good guys.' To ask that folks 'boycott' them is nothing short of ridiculous, in my opinion. The only thing I'll add to my boycott list due to your plea is 23ABC."
-Margo Shinn"You can't be serious. Your call to have the Bakersfield PD 'arrest' Matt Riley, proves that you have absolutely no idea what goes on at a hockey game. The Condors put on one of the best family entertainment nights money can buy."
-Teresa McKiearnan"With all the crap and violence YOUR network and the others are broadcasting in prime time to our young adults and children, you have the nerve and gall to object to a little contact in a hockey game. You are the one who needs to look in your own back yard before proclaiming that someone else is promoting violence. SHAME ON YOU."
-Jim Black "I challenge you to research the archives of Channel 23 to see how many times the station used hockey fight footage in the Sports portion of your newscast. This type of over the air broadcast could also be misconstrued as ‘inciting violence’ by the station just to increase viewership and ratings points…"
-Jerry Wallace"Who in their right mind would ever write such a weak minded article like this? It sounds to me like this should have been written in L.A., not in Bakersfield."
-Tyler Reed"YOU PEOPLE NEED TO GET A GRIP! This is not 'Murder at the Mall' or 'Gang Bangers Night Out.' Quit the P.C. B.S. and report something that is meaningful."
-Brad Woodward"How dare you compare what happens on the ice to what happens in the streets. I definitely will not be watching your newscast."
-Jennifer Arrington"Give me a break!!! It's just hockey, not the Valley Plaza murder scene. Do you people have nothing better to write about?
-Matt"I am proud of the Condors but I am ashamed of our news media who has made something out of nothing. It must have been a slow news day. Maybe the general manager of Channel 23 should be arrested. Thanks for letting me have my turn, although it will never see the light of day."
-Sue Sanchez "I think you are out of your mind ... you sound like a little child with your ranting and raving."
-Scott Boyd"Shame on you. Perhaps you should look inside your own 'house' before passing judgment on another organization. Your television station carries shows which advertise and show more violence than I have ever seen at a Condors hockey game."
-John Kunkel
-Steve Perry "It's hockey! Do you realize what a pious, self-serving, self-righteous little jerk you sounded like? It’s hockey!"
-Cheryl Bailey "You sound like a little crybaby … what an idiot you are. Your station shows violent boxing, where a person doesn't have padding and isn't on skates which hinders the fights. You ought to be fired for your unprofessional demeanor. I will boycott your station."
-Scott Boyd
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-Larry Wilson"You're an idiot. Plus, you're in the media. By the way, nice hairpiece."
-WJ"Stupid, Stupid, Stupid. I'm boycotting your station because you're ridiculous."
-Paul R. "I agree that guarantee fight night is a stupid idea but so is $1 beer night. The problem with your editorial is the extreme you take with calling for the BPD to arrest Mr. Riley … SHAME ON YOU."
-Scott Mauldin "I would suggest that before you jump to getting an editorial out, you do a little more research first, and choose your words carefully. Very carefully. Tonight, you were the dangerous one."
-Lori Hooker "I am disappointed. Normally I agree with your editorials, but you are way off here."
---Katrina Beeson"How ridiculous. You have got to be kidding. (The Condors) put so much back into this community and this is the thanks you give them."
-Dennis Bell"As a longtime season ticket holder, and resident of Bakersfield I was saddened by your 'editorial.' The Bakersfield Condors have an outstanding reputation not only with their fans, but within the community as 'good guys.' To ask that folks 'boycott' them is nothing short of ridiculous, in my opinion. The only thing I'll add to my boycott list due to your plea is 23ABC."
-Margo Shinn"You can't be serious. Your call to have the Bakersfield PD 'arrest' Matt Riley, proves that you have absolutely no idea what goes on at a hockey game. The Condors put on one of the best family entertainment nights money can buy."
-Teresa McKiearnan"With all the crap and violence YOUR network and the others are broadcasting in prime time to our young adults and children, you have the nerve and gall to object to a little contact in a hockey game. You are the one who needs to look in your own back yard before proclaiming that someone else is promoting violence. SHAME ON YOU."
-Jim Black "I challenge you to research the archives of Channel 23 to see how many times the station used hockey fight footage in the Sports portion of your newscast. This type of over the air broadcast could also be misconstrued as ‘inciting violence’ by the station just to increase viewership and ratings points…"
-Jerry Wallace"Who in their right mind would ever write such a weak minded article like this? It sounds to me like this should have been written in L.A., not in Bakersfield."
-Tyler Reed"YOU PEOPLE NEED TO GET A GRIP! This is not 'Murder at the Mall' or 'Gang Bangers Night Out.' Quit the P.C. B.S. and report something that is meaningful."
-Brad Woodward"How dare you compare what happens on the ice to what happens in the streets. I definitely will not be watching your newscast."
-Jennifer Arrington"Give me a break!!! It's just hockey, not the Valley Plaza murder scene. Do you people have nothing better to write about?
-Matt"I am proud of the Condors but I am ashamed of our news media who has made something out of nothing. It must have been a slow news day. Maybe the general manager of Channel 23 should be arrested. Thanks for letting me have my turn, although it will never see the light of day."
-Sue Sanchez "I think you are out of your mind ... you sound like a little child with your ranting and raving."
-Scott Boyd"Shame on you. Perhaps you should look inside your own 'house' before passing judgment on another organization. Your television station carries shows which advertise and show more violence than I have ever seen at a Condors hockey game."
-John Kunkel
