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On the article Update: Teen Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle Near Parkway
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On the article Stun Guns Made Legal in Anne Arundel
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On the article UPDATE: Shady Side Fire Causes $100K in Damages
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On the article VIDEO: Principal Takes Water Balloons in Anti-Bullying Event
tom
4:16 pm on Friday, May 3, 2013
ReplyIt seems a bit ironic that an anti bullying campaign would end with a water balloon attack. That somehow doesn't seem that far removed from bullying, but that's just my opinion. At any rate, the goal is a worthy one.
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On the article Stormwater Bill Veto Overridden by Council in 5-2 Vote
tom
8:07 am on Thursday, May 2, 2013
ReplyI'm sorry the veto didn't hold. They can call it a fee if they want, but in effect it's just another tax.
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On the Blog Post Maryland Homeowners: Get Ready for Strict New Smoke Alarm Rules
tom
10:24 am on Sunday, April 28, 2013
ReplyWhile I'm a strong advocate for smoke alarms, this seems like an instance where government is overstepping its authority. Next thing they'll demand is that we refrigerate our bread to prevent mold. I can understand applying this rule to rental properties, where inhabitants are at the mercy of the landlord, but as a homeowner, I feel this is an intrusion on my rights.
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On the article Repeats Owner Ordered to Pay Back Consignors
tom
10:46 am on Friday, April 19, 2013
ReplyIt sounds like Lawler is great at blaming others for his failures--this time, the management company. Since he obviously had enough notice of the impending eviction to acquire storage units, he should have been able to notify patrons or store all their property safely. The arrogance of this family, especially recalling the nasty posts by their daughter, is appalling.
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On the article New Edgewater Shopping Center Draws Harsh Criticism
tom
8:39 am on Friday, April 19, 2013
I think the problem is that people move into a relatively quiet little town because they like what it has to offer, but then they want the conveniences they left behind in their more urban neighborhood. As a result, they end up destroying the reasons they moved there in the first place. I like convenience too, but there's a price to pay and just like a marriage, you don't want to change the person you love into someone else.
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On the article Police Arrest Preteen, 29-Year-Old in Copper Theft
tom
10:06 am on Sunday, April 14, 2013
ReplyI don't see that his status is relevant. What's important is that he's a thief. Is it less of a crime if he's a citizen?
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On the article Police: Officer Installed Bathroom Camera at GBHS 'On His Own Volition'
tom
11:15 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2013
I agree with your first statement, but if his action was not authorized, he should be disciplined. We may eventually learn that one of his superiors authorized it, so at this point I think we should withold judgement.
tom
1:08 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
to weqdfds: It's bad enough that you hijacked a story to post links to ads, but even worse, because this story was about a teen who was killed. Are you some kind of sub-human?