Hells Angels are our news
July 16th, 2008, 8:45 am · 2 Comments · posted by mcazalas
Twice in the last month, the Hells Angels have made the front page of the News Herald.
Paul Stevens kicked it off when he ran an ad in the paper recruiting members for a Florida chapter out of Bay County. In the process, he declared he’d be selling Hells Angels T-shirts, etc. He described a kinder, softer Hells Angels.
The response from angry Hells Angels was swift as the story made its way across the country, as was the response from some readers.
“I’m trying to understand why you are giving the HELLS ANGELS all the paper time,” wrote a man who said he is a “retired peace officer.” “These people are no good I can tell you from experience.”
Folks claming affiliation with the Hells Angels also frowned upon Stevens’ declaration and the resulting publicity. They said he is not a bona fide Angel.
“Mike, having been a member of the Ventura Hells Angels for the over 30 years, I can assure you Paul Stevens is not a member or never has been,” one man wrote. “Whether he is looking for his fifteen minutes of fame or not been taking his medication on a regular basis remains to be seen.” This weekend, two men sporting Hells Angels colors showed up at Stevens house to serve paperwork on him. The Sheriff’s Office was called out and a report generated.
This is news. It is not about glorifying or villifying the Hells Angels, it’s just news.
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:27 pm
Don’t claim to be something your not. Especially if those you claim to be will break your knee caps.
September 8th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Paul Stevens should be printing a letter ,apologizing to the Hells Angels for making dumb statements about the club. Trying to be someone he is not off of the blood and guts of those who have earned their place is sickening.People believe way too much of what they read not knowing any of the true facts. Wake up AMERICA, just because its , news,that does not make it true.