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On the article County Puts Three Properties Up For Sale
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On the article Councilman's Son Charged with Traffic Offenses in Accident
Larry Dog
11:09 am on Friday, December 30, 2011
ReplyI beg to differ with the previous comments. Yes, I agree that the overwhelming reason that this news article became a featured story on Patch is the fact that it concerned a relative of an elected official. However, this is also exactly why the story needs to be documented. I feel that once a person chooses to bid for elected office, their lives and the lives of their immediate relatives should be open to a higher level of scrutiny.
Had Patch chosen to not pursue this story, I would have questioned Patch’s responsibility to the community. Atta boy Nick for presenting the article.
Regarding the “respect [for the] family” points raised by trish, DA and others, I’m not sure how Patch’s reporting of (I assume) facts disrespects the family. Embarrasses the family -- without doubt. But disrespects – I don’t see that. Never let the facts get in the way of a good out-to-get-them conspiracy.
Note that DA says he/she had spoken to John and now knows the details of what happened. I would trust the details of the police report(s) before trusting those of an interested party. If John’s side of the story is much different than those already put presented, maybe you could provide more detail.
As for the accuracy of the points raised in article, I hope (and would expect) Nick would follow up if necessary.
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On the article OPINION: How Do You Feel About Constitutional Carry?
Larry Dog
2:07 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Sean: We are supposed to be living in a society that is a free society, one that actually has FREEDOMS and LIBERTY. When I hear you say that I am “LUCKY if that's the only right you feel you've been denied”, it makes me sad that people see life in this country this way. My rights are my rights and they are INALIENABLE (shy for irresponsible behaviors). They can not and should not be denied.
It is a mute question to ask whether you think I should be allowed to carry an arm. In a free society, if I am a responsible person, then I should be allowed to exercise those rights.
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On the article OPINION: How Do You Feel About Constitutional Carry?
Larry Dog
1:46 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2011
ReplyBart, I think you're missing the bigger picture. If you check out the true statistics of those states where the carrying of a firearm is made easier than Maryland (either no permit or easier-to-get permits), you'll find that those states are BY FAR the states with the lower crime rates. Please don't be swayed by your fear of the unknown. By saying that "everyone [will have a] gun on their hip" is an extreme overstatement. There is a world of difference between everyone will be carrying versus everyone has the right to carry. There are many states where responsible residents are currently allowed to bring their arms to State Fairs, 4th of July celebrations and sporting events ... and also supermarkets, liquor stores and banks. If these responsible people were committing the crimes, wouldn't we be hearing about it, and very loudly so. Why would responsible Marylanders who carry arms commit crimes in different numbers than the responsible residents from other states? Respectful answers to this question are welcomed.
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On the Blog Post Quirk, Oliver Won't Support Petition Letter
Larry Dog
3:40 pm on Thursday, June 9, 2011
ReplyI believe the text of the bill says that the parents have to "file taxes". As we all are painfully aware, this is not necessarily the same as paying taxes. Everyone should understand the subtle, but very important difference. So when Mr. Oliver says that the parents are paying taxes and have jobs, that might not be the correct. As history has shown many times over, whenever bureaucratic cracks can be found and exploited, they are done to a degree that was never initially anticipated (or at least advertised). Please let us learn from the past.
Larry Dog
1:23 pm on Monday, January 7, 2013
What does it say when the government starts selling its assets in order to pay its bills? It's a false argument to raise as to whether the replacement facilities will or will not cost taxpayers money in the near term. Bottom Line: After this sale, the County will have less assets than it did before. How does that bode for the long term? What assets will the County sell off next year? and the year after that? If they keep making these "free" transactions, over time, the County will have no remaining assets with which to barter.