Statistics tell us that only about 4 percent of all boy scouts do so. That's what makes Brad's achievement exemplary. Brad McConnell and all his friends and volunteers are to be commended again for their positive community involvement and choosing to serve others who are less fortunate. Articles like this promote Bakersfield's community life and encourage unity throughout our city. There are no 'bad' children I faithfully read Herb Benham's column and for the most part enjoy what he has to say.
Most news is bad news because most children are bad children.
I take exception to his statement that most children are bad children. There are no bad children in this world. Perhaps there are bad parents, but not bad children. Children are a result of how they are treated at home by their parents. A child is either loved and well-disciplined, or they are unloved and undisciplined.