The Judge not allowing Bob to use his Trip to Iraq as Part of his Community Service

with the bad economic state Georgia is the judge should allow him to do a concert and all the money go to the state to help bail them out---oh and i would love it cause i would buy a ticket to the concert ---it would be a win win for all involved

I agree with Chick! I think the judge did the right thing. Kid does do this yearly and would be doing it regardless. Put the man to work and do some community service, maybe then he will think again before he punch's some one.

KidRockAngel wroteThat doesnt fly with me for this reason. My brother was given 800 hours of community service. He explained to the judge that he sets up chairs and band equipment etc for his church and performs traffic detail on sundays, 4 services, approx 7 hours a week. He also volunteers at local food bank 5 hrs a week. He did all this before sentencing and the judge had no problem allowing these volunteer hours to be counted for his community service. What difference does it make if it was planned or not. ITS STILL SERVING YOUR FELLOW MAN and if anything the fact that he already does it should be a benefit not a detraction

I see your point but that is local community service. Like I said, documentation of time would be difficult.

And I know you all are flooding the judge with letters and so on. But, the contact info has been posted on other non kid rock sites. And they feel totally opposite of the way you all do. They all feel he's being a cry baby. And they have been saying they are contacting the judge, voiceing thier support...lol

Also, if Kid Rocks site was the one that posted the contact info....that wasn't very smart.

Your responses touch me for Bob, he is lucky to be perceived as he is by his fan base.

U guys should see the comments of the others claiming to be fans on the blog KR wrote .. I finnally was able to post on there after 24 hours.. They just don't see things the way we do! I agree that you should be punished for wrongs but I just don't see the problem here.. I hope that Judges phone and email get flooded. I hate arrogant Judges that for this bullshit thing will demand that of KR and Let our children go with out Child Support and keep giving other scum bags chance after chance keep that drama going on and on. Over stepping there bounds of the position when they were elected to up hold Justice.. If "John Smith" were convited of the same crime what do you supose the Punishment would have been Maybe the night he spent on Jail and ?? Restitution?? It is all Crap and i am in a bad mood so I should stop now before i get accused of being a truck driver!!! thanks for listening!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

I like the way you think Kevin.. Nice job!

Connie, I sent mine both ways!! ;)

Did y'all snail mail your letters or email? Hell, think I'll just do both. :)

Well said Kev. pass a paition around ..Promise I can spell my name wright,,That Judge is wack..If anyone thinks Kid see's our troops for anthing other than give'n a big THANKS.....Wong...You are WRONG!!

To The Honorable Judge Alvin T. Wong,

As a strong supporter of our brave Troops, the case involving Mr. Robert Ritchie, aka Kid Rock...caught my attention. I understand your belief that Mr. Ritchie could possibly benefit from a celebrity status point of view, and/or personally from his planned trip to Iraq, as many celebrities would take advantage of such for publicity purposes. However, judging from reading your words on the court order you issued denying Mr. Ritchies request, it is my assumption that you must not be fully aware of who Mr. Ritchie is in his heart, nor his true motives.

I know factually, that the intended purpose of Mr. Ritchies trips to Iraq have been solely to boost Troop morale at a time needed most...Christmas. This is the time a Soldiers spirit is at its lowest, missing home and loved ones with deeply aching hearts.

All one has to do to realize this fact is to note the genuine heartfelt commentaries by Soldiers of whom were, and continue to be grateful to Mr. Ritchie for his unconditional support of our brave Soldiers, not only at Christmastime, but throughout the year. Mr. Ritchie has also hosted unpublicized events at his private home entertaining Troops as another show of support and appreciation for their sacrifices related to Freedom for all...including you and me. In the past, some of our highest military leaders have endorsed Mr. Ritchies efforts as being that of genuine and unconditional support.

Yes, Kidrock has visited Iraq, typically at his own expense, to boost Troop morale in Iraq for the last three Christmas', this year to be his fourth visit. Those trips are rarely publicized, or noted by mainstream media. Nor does Kid Rock publicly seek attention for such. Ironically, many similar entertainers publicly and habitually criticize our Troops efforts in their sacrificial fight for Freedom, for the publicity without a doubt. Nor have many such celebrities made any attempt whatsoever comparible to that of Mr. R

Awesome Job!!!!

You said it very well! I am an Army brat and I have alot of friends in the Army and other branches of service. They are going through what words can't even say and Kid Rock will go entertain the troops! I will stand behind him all the way too! He raised close to $20,000 for the Dekalb Homeless Shelter that helps families get on their feet. His community service was way more than served by that. 80 hours of community service/$20,000 to help those people. This judge is an embarassment. Kid Rock is bringing back the "FEEL" in the music and he "FEELS WHAT THE TROOPS ARE GOING THROUGH." Let him go as an American Citizen and support our troops. Also thank you Kid Rock for letting everyone know instead of helping this judge more by keeping it hidden. It is a positive message that you are trying to send to the troops and I applaud your efforts in every way!

I truly enjoyed your commentary Kevin, very well stated. I grew up in the Texas, where chivalry is not dead. There is respect for men who stand up for their beliefs and women. Mr. Ritchie's Waffle House "experience" many not have been the best decision ever but it was the right one, and only gained respect for being willing to defend a woman, even if the cost was a negative PR situation.
My interest was piqued that Judge Wong felt that this was not "contributing" to his community... Is absolutely zero constituents from that area not in the military? My brother-in-law has served two tours overseas. I guarantee that Xmas time is the hardest. You lose those days, those memories with your family. It really brings it home. Uplifting their spirits isn't contributing to those serving? In essence, by lifting their spirits, bringing some of home to them, doesn't it benefit our serving military as whole as far as morale goes? Ironically, in essence, his service through the USO overseas doesn't just affect Judge Wong's constituents, but also many court systems constituents? Would picking up trash for that 80 hours be of more service to his county,or would Mr. Ritchie being overseas for that 80 hours? Hmmm... Ridiculous question. Yes, Mr. Ritchie has attended USO, but isn't the payout to community service better spent for national military morale? For instance, San Antonio, Ft. Hood, etc are large military installment areas. I am sure that there is a spousal support system. Contacting the many groups, who have family members abroad via cc message, would possibly evoke addressed support to having Mr. Ritchie entertain with the USO. Mr. Wong will look like an immense ass as far as most would be concerned when he has military wives submitting from everywhere saying are you serious?????? Anyways... much ado. H

VERY well said. NICE!