File This One Under ‘Can’t Please Everyone’

What’s so special about Mike Utley [Feb. 16]? Every year thousands of people overcome life-threatening illnesses and crippling accidents. Utley chose to participate in a violent activity. He was aware of the risks and was well paid.

Moreover, he took those “steps” with two strong men holding him up and a third person guiding his feet while cameras were rolling. That’s grandstanding, not walking.

F.G. WOOD

Bakersfield