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" I'm not trying to be funny on this, but Jon Wilson or another "politician" does it really matter who is in what office? As the majority are looking for power and status not for our well being as citizens, I have been a victim of this group for years and I know that any crime committed against me runs a distant second compared to how they want to look in the public eye. I know first hand they will drop an investigation, or look for a scape goat rather than look bad! Not all but the majority. I'm sorry but this is just my opinion. "

" Hey Jimmy B. Again you display your attack the person attitude. You have done this though out your posts. You started out by stating how everyone should thank Jon for his service. Well not everyone agrees with your opinions so what do you do attack them personally. Yet your lame attempts at tiring preach what you don't practice, oh by the way you are a Jon supporter who didn’t like what they have heard, read and seen. Now go back to your attempt at being a mental health professional. ….. LOL "

" COPS ON THE TAKE...
>
> First they take ... the oath.
>
> then :
>
> They take ... it in stride when people curse at them and
> call them foul names.
>
> They take... a second job sometimes to make ends meet and
> support their family.
>
> They take ... time to stop and talk to children.
>
> They take... your verbal abuse while giving a ticket which
> was really deserved.
>
> They take ... on creeps you would be afraid to even look
> at.
>
> They take ... time away from their family to keep you safe.
>
>
> They take ... your injured child to the hospital.
>
> They take ... the graveyard shift without complaint because
> it's their turn.
>
> They take ... their life into their own hands daily.
>
> They take... time to explain why both your headlights have
> to work.
>
> They take... the job no one else wants -- telling you a
> loved one has died.
>
> They take ... in sights that would make you cry. Sometimes
> he cries too, but they take it anyway because someone has
> to.
>
> They take ... memories to bed each night that you
> couldn't bear for even one day.
>
> They take ... time to explain to their family why they
> can't make the ball game their child is in and why they
> have to work on the holiday when other parents are off.
>
> Sometimes... They take a bullet.
>
> And yes, occasionally ... They take a free cup of coffee.
>
> If they are lucky ... They take retirement.
> Then one day they pay for all that has been taken ...and
> hopefully, God will take them.
>
> Have you thanked a cop lately for all they do? Try it. When
> you see a cop in the super market, standing in line in a
> cafeteria, shopping, or anywhere else. Try it. It will make
> the cop's day. It will certainly be a blessing to you
> also!!
>
> Written by Texas police officer as a tribute to his
> brother, Police Officer Rodney Kendrick, who died in the
> line of duty....July 2001
> "

" Hello Mr. Yukk.

Maybe if you tried a positive approach instead of a negative one your "emotional state" would be somthing other than YUKK... No one is pointing fingers at you. You have a right to an opinion.. My comment is that we should try to let go and move forward. And you should be one to talk about deflection....You are an expert at it my friend..... Take care for now. And I hope your emotional state changes soon. We do have a great Community Mental Health program here in our county. Maybe you should seek some help there.. "

" Hey Jimmy B
Your comments show your negative bias opinion of one person’s statement. It show's your shallow minded response because you have to attack one’s character because you disagree with your point of view. That my friend is known as deflection. You are incapable ability to present your point without character assignation. "

" Hummm, I have read the letters from Rj and Mr Yukk from August 27. Could someone please tell me what either one of these people is talking about. I don't understand. Who is "his wife" that you refer to? and what "BS letter"? and what was Rj saying? "

" Hey Anne WOW I'm stunned what a statement it must have took you a week to think of it. You need to practice what you preach! Jimmy B As for keeping comments to myself....thats a big NO! Also my name reflects emotion not mentality. The healing is only going to begin when Jon is gone. Also his wife wow what BS letter she wrote...She blamed everyone but the one person responsible.....JON!!!! "

" Peace and please inform me of this story of controversy that has every one in different to themselves about the sheriff and the three officier in a report I have heard and Please let me remind you that these Police officier would race to save your life and rescue you. So please inform me of their sin that has you so against them. "

" I am writing to the individual who wrote about the sheriff and Perry Corners, it is to bad that you feel the officers are not doing their job, I feel safer when the officers are in the store (yes I am a clerk)they ( Our officers) majority of the time are taking their breaks for what few minutes they get as they are continuously being sent out for another call ( protecting our County).I work 3rd shift and there are numerous times I have felt very uncomfortable with a customer, and just recently a robbery was stopped because one of our Police officers (Perry) was driving through our parking lot and doing their job stopped a vehicle that not knowing to them (our Police)the suspects had been watching the clerks from their vehicle for sometime. If this officer did not do their job My coworkers could of been seriously hurt or killed.And this was on the corners of Perry. Obviously you do not read the paper as this was just a couple of months ago. They the robbers were known as the cooler bandits and just got out of Prison for arm robbery and kidnapping. These officers are frequent visitors only because they to need a break from their job, to eat real food ( not dough nuts ) or to get away from the negative of their job. Maybe sometime you instead of passing judgment come into the store and meet one of these officers, even if it is just to say hi, who knows one of these days that officer might be one of them that you will need to save your life or fix your problem, rather it is small or large. I thank god for these officers every night and appreciate who they are and what they do.As I could never do their stressful job. And last but not least the comment about their flirting with the Ladies, Come in sit, we welcome you, and watch and listen and you will see it is a normal conversation.You are welcome to come and sit and have that same conversation.We welcome all our customers to sit and relax. We treat everyone the same regardless of who you are and what you think. "

" I agree with Mrs Needs and Mr NNE.....Move on..You got what wou wished for and now us tax payers will end up paying for the mess you have created. Leave Jon alone "

" I agree totally with what Mr. NNE said in his letter! What a mess this paper has made of quality of life for this county, the SCSD, and the life of Sheriff Wilson. You guys got what you wanted - now leave Jon alone and go do your own work. "

" Let me start with saying "WHY DONT YOU PRINT SOMETHING WORTH READING INSTEAD OF TARGETING ONE MANS LIFE!" It sickens me to think you or anyone in this community feels the need to stoop to the level you all have to destroy a man career and life for what? would you like someone analizing everything you do every minute of your work day or night? Sorry but I think you need to have your heads examined!! I am shamefully discussed to say I grew up in this town knowing the evil people for what you say! Show some dignaty and class just let the man finish his job! Would you like someone throwing rocks at you while you are working!!? "

" It's to bad the sheriff didn't punish all the officer's that sit around at the Truck Stop in Perry and all the Gas Station's on Perry corners doing NOTHING... to protect the county . It's to bad that Perry has approx 6 police officer's except the one's that are being investigated and half of the counties cops and state cops all hanging out in the same area . I don't think Perry needs cop's if we have all of them in the same area at the same time all the time. Doing nothing but flirting w/ all the ladies in town and eating doughnuts. You are supposed to be working and doing your job !! "

" My grandmother once told me..."You can just let people think you're stupid, or open your mouth and remove ALL their doubt! "

" After reading everyone's comments, I have to wonder if every single one of you were with Mr. Wilson 24/7 to observe first hand what he has been accused of , or are you all going onthe "he said/she said" information. Can you honestly say that you have had the opportunity to listen to each and every converstion (good or bad) that he has had while he has been Sheriff? And if so . WOW!!! "

" theres gonna be a NEW sheriff in town!!!! "

" yes its time for the cranky old man to crawl back under the rock.shiawassee couty is so messed up as far a police goes,i cant believe people are just now seeing it.maybe if the good people of owosso would open their eyes once and awhile,things wouldnt get so bad.thank god the argus press has printed these articals about the sheriff,its nothing about be a sleazy tabloid,sounds too me,just my opinion,you need to open up a bit.this isnt the waltons.real crime is going on outside your door,just look outside.thank god this county wasnt founded by people like jon wilson,or we wouldnt have a opinion to voice. "

" Biased reoprting is nothing new to the Argus, as several public servants have been blasted with biased reporting over the past few months. Hurting these folks and their families apparently gives one reporter in particular, great pleasure, and it seems so be dealing with law enforcement officials, both existing and former officers. Wonder who he will call when he needs help ? Stop the biased and hurtful reporting, or go and get a job with some sleazy tabiloid that folks can buy at the supermarket. Move on, live, and let live. I will now crawl back under my rock. "

" Mr. Yukk.

You should run for public office..woops I think you may need a GED to do that. grow up and keep your childish comments to yourself. Jimmy B. is correct. lets start the healing process in our community and stop the mud slinging "

" Hello Mr Yukk.

I guess your name pretty much sums up your mentality... The message I am trying to get accross is that we as a community need to move forward and begin a healing process. Your inability to comprehend that shows that you are a negative member of our community that should just sit on the sidelines and keep non-constructive comments to himself. Its not about Jon Wilson at this point in time. Its about an amicable transition in office that will benefit our entire community. Keep the negative comments to yourself. They continue to reflect your ignorance. "

" Hey Jimmy B Sorry you don't like the truth. You sound just like Jon! You both must chew out of the same bowl. Always wanting to silence the truth & the freedom of the press when it disagrees with your opinion. "

" Jimmy B

Mr Yukk has as much right to express his opinion as you do.. and in fact his observations are shared by a lot of people.

I would agree its time to move on. Do so. "

" Turn about is fair play. The Sheriff has done so many wrongs that he got what he deserved and its about time. What he and Charlie Brown conspired against Chief Briggs in Perry was unforgiveable and now the shoes on the other foot. Now they know what it feels like to be degraded!!! Only difference is that they deserved it !!! "

" Jimmy B

If by vendictive you mean vindictive, I quite agree.
It's time to forget the past,, and move forward.

I have no idea what happened to Jon, and it is very
sad to see anyone's career end the way his has, unfortunately he brought most, if not all of it, on himself. Nonetheless, I hate to see anyone go through
what he has. "

" Hey Mr. Yukk....
Your comments reflect your disposition as a negative member of our community who needs to stay on the sidelines and keep comments to himself. Lets try to keep things positive in this community and work towards some healing... "

" You Wilson fans are just sore losers..period! The man had a great position as Sheriff and made a mockery of it. He couldn't get along with any of the other elected officals of the county. He always deflected blame and responsibility. "

" Hey Ted,

That is your right to be thankful that he was beaten. Now lets stop the vendictive attidude and come together as a community to move forward and support an amicable transition in the Sheriffs office. Leave the past and start looking to the future. "

" Now that we are getting rid of Wilson we need to clean out the state to--dump the governor and carl levin and debbie stab-us-now!!! "

" Jimmy B

I'm much more thankful he was beaten. "

" Now that the primary election has come and gone and we know the results. Lets come together as a community and thank sheriff Jon Wilson for the great contributions he has made while in office. he is a true man of integerity and deserves to exit his office in a positive manner. THANK YOU SHERIFF WILSON FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SEVERAL YEARS OF SERVICE TO THIS COMMUNITY. "

" I think we all should be thankful for the service Jon Wilson has provided this county. It is not easy being an elected official and always under the microspope. He has done many positive things for our communities. Please stop the biased reporting. "

" J Eliot quote: "The incident with the antique cruiser says a lot."

This one was just plain bizarre to me. lol.

Especially when it came out that HE had used it in the past. The man appears to be in total panic mode. "

" I am so dis-appointed in the biased / negative press that Jon Wilson has had to endure. If you are going to print stories please look for all, and I mean all the facts. he is a good sheriff. A very good man that we should all be proud of as our Sheriff. "

" I havent seen one article about Wilson that wasnt true.
The incident with the antique cruiser says a lot.
He doesnt know the law, and worse lied about communications with an insurance carrier that never existed. And this man is sheriff.
That should frighten every citizen of this county. "

" I think that it's ridiculous that you would write such biased stories against Jon Wilson. Enough is enough already!!! Leave the poor man alone! "

" anti jon wilson ads sound good to me ! sign me up,i will start putting them up right now ! starting just outside the sheriff's office. bad man - very bad man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "

" I have lived in major metropolitan cities most of my life, so I have seen and read alot of biased reporting, but I have never seen such blatiant biased reporting against one person. You might as well just run anti-Wilson ads on your front page for free. "