Comments on: Jeff Baron Sponsors Two Summer Students

By: Clear View

Clear View — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:03:20 +0000

Although this was a very good act which would ultimately benefit the kids, it just leaves to question the motivation of providing the funds.
And the word exploit was used, I’m sure because if this was not an election year the gesture may have not been as easily carried out, which would mean that he did this act to benefit (politically, socially, whichever). That explanation does seem logical and hence the exploitation comments.

By: Bermyman

Bermyman — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:18:53 +0000

PLP supporters attack this man because he is white. Jeff has been on UN peace keeping missions before, for the greater good of humanity. Do you think he cares about publicizing himself. But RUFKM who speaks on behalf of the PLP wants to attack him, he has a good heart and it is important that this is reported to set examples to other individuals who also may want to contribute. We need people like him in Bermuda, they help children who will one day be adults. If we do not help these kids then we risk further social turmoil. But the PLP don’t want you to trust the evil white man. The attitude of RUFKM is disgusting and reflects this entirely. We are one Bermuda and we need to look out for each other no matter what financial or ethnic background we come from!

By: exactly

exactly — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:06:15 +0000

@LaVerne.
When EB donated it was out of the public purse. This man is doing out of his own money. I give much kudos to Mr. Baron for helping these two children.

By: Happy Bermudian

Happy Bermudian — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:23:13 +0000

Congratulations Jeff. Despite what the haters say, you have done a good thing. And congratulations to Camp Possible who were successful in finding sponsorship.

By: The nitty gritty

The nitty gritty — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:09:05 +0000

The hypocrisy of LF and RUFKM! First they are outraged by what they perceive as Jeff blowing his own horn ( despite the fact that he was approached by Ms Mallory for help) then they proceed to blow Ewarts horn (that didnt come out right did it?!)
Know why these parents cant go to Government for sponsorship???
Sorry I can’t explain it, I’ve run out of crayons and puppets.;

By: Peace

Peace — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:00:28 +0000

Who are we to judge articles like these making the media whether it was the donors doing or not. Stay focused. He did a good deed. Geesh. A shame how we put our focus and energy on negativity than the positive of what human beings do. Must we always be so negative? That’s why we are getting nowhere fast. This political party is better than that one, blah blah blah. Thank you Jeff for blessing these two kids. Thank you ewart for blessing those you blessed. Thank you col Burt for adopting the school and the list goes on, media or no media. When you bless, a bless comes back always. When you curse, guess what comes back. May we all realize that we on this island give not to receive but to bless others. Peace be to you all. That’s 2 less children hanging out on the street. Peace.

By: Truth is killin' me...

Truth is killin' me... — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:11:32 +0000

RUFKM you are bitter person. KARMA!!!

By: Rockfish #1 and #2

Rockfish #1 and #2 — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:55:26 +0000

@ The Defender/8 votes, and RUFKM

Would you care to comment on the Burch and Brown “adoptions”?

Most Bermudians became aware of them by reading the newspapers and watching the news.

By: Angry Tax Payer

Angry Tax Payer — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:50:04 +0000

Good job Jeff Baron, keep up the good work!!

By: Shaking the Head

Shaking the Head — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:23:35 +0000

We would I’m sure because he was probably using taxpayers’ money. LaVerne, you need to get over this hero worshipping, Dr. Brown is a person, just like the rest of us.
I also know of many people, not politicians, who do wonderful things without publicity, so what is your point?

By: KENNISHA

KENNISHA — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:19:31 +0000

Exploit- means to use someone or a situation to get some benefit for yourself. This is the meaning of exploit. Mr. Baron helped two kids, their struggling parents and a camp. I think the word exploit is the wrong word choice. Bermuda, we as people need to look on this story and say,”awwwwww” not ridicule him for being kind. How many people out there would have sponsored a kid for the summer??? Not you huh RUFKM!!! You will make this story bigger then it is and make people feel ashamed because of their financial status. Think before you type, before slandering Mr. Baron. He is very kind and sent at least an hour playing with the kids today. You are just looking at a story NOT the man behind the story!!! THANKS AGAIN MR.BARON AND THE OBA, FROM CAMP POSSIBLE AND ITS STAFF, ALSO THE SPONSORED KIDS AND THEIR PARENTS!!! WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN, AND YES BERNEWS CAN REPORT AGAIN!!!!!!

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:32:34 +0000

Blah blah blah!! Geesh people….Really!! Can’t you just applaud him for helping these youngsters ! Why must there always be negativity when someone does something good! Who gives a rats you know what if it makes the papers. Get over it! You call yourselves adults?!

By: LaVerne Furbert

LaVerne Furbert — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:59:47 +0000

I know of many politicians who donate to worthy causes but they would never think sending a press release to Bernews.

I know of one MP in particular who has supported a young, Bermudian student who is in college for the past 6 months. Prior to that he supported another young Bermudian single mother who went back to college.

And speaking of Dr. Brown, if he called Bernews every time he donated to a worthy cause, you all would be complaining bitterly.

By: Scott Stewart

Scott Stewart — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:40:59 +0000

Well done, Jeff, it’s great for the kids!

By: SS

SS — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:09:58 +0000

Well said @ Bewildered!!! Good job Jeff!!!

By: Come Correct

Come Correct — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:29:42 +0000

So how many kids did burch exploit the other day? I guess its ok to throw stones once your glass house is shattered all over the floor huh?

By: Bewildered

Bewildered — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:17:47 +0000

An interesting comment. Did you make a similar comment when Dr Brown had a photo op to announce he was adopting two schools? When David Burch had a photo op to announce he is adopting a school, that’s also OK with you. Many many more similar photo ops, but apparently you only cry foul when it is not a PLP person. Does “runs in the family” sound familiar?

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:00:12 +0000

@ RUFKM

http://bernews.com/2012/06/lt-col-david-burch-adopts-purvis-primary/

By: RUFKM

RUFKM — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:33:33 +0000

Dunkley must have taught him well, dunkley gives out milk, Baron pays for camp. At least Dunkley doesn’t send a press release…. This is disgusting!

By: RUFKM

RUFKM — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:24:19 +0000

Bernews, are you serious.

Man has money, gives it to children to go to camp. Sends press release to exploit the unfortunate.

Jeff Baron: Here is a hint, people respect you more for what you do when you don’t tell them. When you have to tell them, it means you are exploiting others for your own Gain. (But dunkley did it this week to civil servants so I guess it runs in the family)

Wonder if he would have done this if he was running for office. DOUBTFUL

Good on you for doing it, SHAME on YOU for EXPLOITING kids