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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Westminster turns off pair of red light cameras, saying they've done their job

Westminster turns off pair of red light cameras, saying they've done their job

Carroll Eagle – Jim Joyner: Westminster turns off pair of red light cameras, saying they've done their job

Westminster turns off pair of red light cameras, saying they've done their job

But police will maintain camera at Nursery Road, where violations are high

By Jim Joyner, http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/08/westminster-turns-off-pair-of-red-light.html

July 12, 2012 hhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/ph-ce-red-lights-0715-20120711,0,1274939.story Law Order Traffic Red Light Cameras, Law Order Traffic Speed Cameras, Westminster Police Chief Spaulding-Jeff, Westminster Police, Westminster Police Traffic Safety, Traffic Westminster,

The City of Westminster this week pulled the plug on a pair of red light cameras at one of the county's busiest intersections — at routes 140 and 97 — saying the cameras had, by and large, done their job in helping reduce accidents and red light runners.

"You do what you say you're going to do," said Maj. Ron Stevens of the Westminster Police Department regarding the removal of the cameras, which was approved by the Westminster Common Council on Monday.

"We said all along that the cameras were needed because of safety issues," Stevens said. "They've definitely worked — people are much more aware of the dangers of the intersection."

But the department will continue to operate another red light camera a block away at Route 97 and Nursery Road, based on data that shows continued high rates of violations on that stretch of road.

It's the second time that Westminster has reduced its use of red light cameras since it first installed five of the devices in spring 2010.

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http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/ph-ce-red-lights-0715-20120711,0,1274939.story

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WJZ-TV Channel 13 Baltimore MD: Westminster Deactivating Most Red Light Cameras On Concerns They’re Causing Accidents

Westminster Deactivating Most Red Light Cameras On Concerns They’re Causing Accidents

July 11, 2012 http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/07/11/westminster-deactivating-most-red-light-cameras-on-concerns-theyre-causing-accidents/

WESTMINSTER, Md. (WJZ)– Westminster is putting a stop to most of their red light cameras. Police say they may have been causing more accidents than they were preventing.

Andrea Fujii has the story.

After more than two years, the red light cameras at Route 97 and Route 140 in Westminster have been turned off. The City Council voted Monday to deactivate them.

“These cameras were not in a break-even mode. They were literally costing the city taxpayers money,” Chief Jeff Spaulding of the Westminster Police Department said.

They were meant to make the intersection safer and generate revenue, but police say they did neither.

In the two years they’ve been up, police say there were 11 serious crashes and 35 fender benders… http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/07/11/westminster-deactivating-most-red-light-cameras-on-concerns-theyre-causing-accidents/ WJZ-TV Channel 13 Baltimore MD: Westminster Deactivating Most Red Light Cameras On Concerns They’re Causing Accidents

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Wednesday, October 20, 2010

State police investigate Morningside's Red Light Camera Program

Morningside police clerk suspended

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/local-breaking-news/crime-and-public-safety/a-morningside-town-council-mem.html

By Washington Post editors | October 19, 2010

A Morningside town council member has been suspended from her job as clerk of the town's police department while state police investigate Morningside's Red Light Camera Program, WUSA reports

The clerk, Regina Foster, serves on the town council with her husband Terry Foster. Together the couple are two of the three seats on the town council... http://voices.washingtonpost.com/local-breaking-news/crime-and-public-safety/a-morningside-town-council-mem.html

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Monday, July 05, 2010

Right Turn Cameras

From: mdconvention.org

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Right Turn Cameras??

Posted on May 7, 2010 by md2010admin1

From the latest email that I get from PhantomALERT:

A single red light camera in Riverside, California issued $1 million worth of right-hand turn on red tickets in just one month.

The automated ticketing machine installed in March at Tyler Street at the entrance to the 91 Freeway has become the most productive of the city’s cameras and now accounts for half of the citations issued by Riverside’s vendor, Redflex Traffic Systems of Australia. The camera helped boost the grand total of citations mailed since January 2007 to 82,448 tickets worth $32,532,203. As in most California cities, Riverside’s program began with tickets issued to drivers primarily at locations where the yellow light provided insufficient warning. A 2001 report by the California State Auditor found that 77 percent of tickets in major cities were issued for split-second violations. This means that motorists who harmlessly entered the intersection a fraction of a second after the light turned red were photographed and sent a ticket. In fact, the trigger is so quick in Riverside that city documents recorded four instances early this year in which the camera generated a citation when one traffic signal facing the driver displayed a red light while a secondary signal still displayed the yellow light.

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Friday, May 21, 2010

Florida Attorney General Rules Photo Tickets Are Public Records

May 21, 2010 http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/31/3146.asp

Red light camera tickets in Florida turns sensitive, private information into a public record.

Florida's Office of the Attorney General last week issued an informal ruling that classified red light camera and speed camera citations as public records. That means anyone can order copies of the photographs taken by the private companies that operate the automated ticketing machines that were legalized this week with the signature of Governor Charlie Crist (R).

The Palm Beach Post had wanted to print names of the interesting people who received photo tickets, so the newspaper issued a request for a list of the 8600 individuals who were mailed tickets by the British company that runs the cameras for the town of Juno Beach. ...

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"Personal information... may be disclosed by the state department of motor vehicles to a law enforcement agency for purposes of facilitating the agency's performance of its functions," Senior Assistant Attorney General Gerry Hammond wrote...

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Photo ticketing companies qualify as "subsequent users" with authority to publicize information including an individual's "photograph, social security number, driver identification number, name, address (but not the 5-digit zip code), telephone number, and medical or disability information," according to the informal opinion. The same information, while in the hands of government officials, is protected by state and federal law.

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Read the entire article here: http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/31/3146.asp

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Saturday, February 27, 2010

Westminster MD begins using red-light cameras March 1, 2010

Westminster MD begins using red-light cameras March 1, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/yg27ug5

WESTMINSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
36 LOCUST STREET
WESTMINSTER, MD 21157
410-848-4646

JEFFREY SPAULDING
CHIEF OF POLICE

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 26, 2010

On Monday, March 1, 2010, as part of an on-going comprehensive traffic safety initiative, the Westminster Police Department will activate red light cameras at two intersections within the City.

Red light cameras have been installed to monitor violations on eastbound and westbound MD Route 140 at Malcolm Drive (including the dual left turn lanes) as well as southbound MD Route 97 at Nursery Round (including the left turn lane). The cameras will monitor traffic twenty four hours a day.

Based on extensive research, these two intersections were approved by the Maryland State Highway Administration for the installation of cameras due to a high number of red light running violations as well as crashes that were the result of red light running.

Starting on March 1, 2010 and continuing through March 14, 2010, violators who are detected running red lights at either of these locations will receive a warning notice. Individuals who receive a warning notice during this period will not be subject to a fine or any other penalty, but simply reminded via the warning notice to correct the driving behavior that resulted in their running the red light. Beginning on March 15, 2010, violators will receive citations.

Consistent with Maryland law governing the use of red light cameras, violations are considered a civil infraction and carry a seventy five dollar fine. Citations are sent to the registered owner of the vehicle involved and the registered owner can either pay the fine or stand trial in District Court. Upon paying the fine or a conviction in court, the registered owner will not receive points on their driver’s license and their insurance company cannot raise their rates.

Red light cameras have been utilized in Maryland since 1998 and their usage has resulted in a significant decrease in not only the number of instances of red light running but in red light running related collisions as well.

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MEDIA CONTACT

Captain Gerry Frischkorn
Administrative Bureau
Westminster Police Department
36 Locust Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157
(410) 848-1638

WESTMINSTER POLICE DEPARTMENT
TIPS LINE— (410) 857-8477

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Monday, February 22, 2010

EAGLE ALERT: Sykesville becomes first Carroll municipality to approve speed cameras

Sykesville becomes first Carroll municipality to approve speed cameras

Police Chief: It will be several months before cameras would be in place

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3991/cameras/

By Charles Schelle, Posted 2/22/10

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SYKESVILLE — Carroll County should have its first speed cameras installed this year following the Sykesville Town Council's vote tonight (Monday) to approve a speed camera ordinance.

At its meeting at the Town House and after a second public hearing, the council voted 5-1 in favor of speed cameras. Mayor Mike Miller and council members Leslie Reed, Frank Robert Jr., Ian Shaw and Chris True voted in favor while Councilman Leo Keenan voted against. Councilman Scott Sanzone was absent.

"I'm ecstatic," Police Chief John Williams Jr., told The Eagle. "Time and time again, the number one issue in our town is speeding, speeding, speeding."

The town expects to operate three mobile speed camera units in three school areas/zones for speed cameras:

• Ava Wanas Montessori School, 7590 College Road;

• Springfield Presbyterian School/Stepping Stones Pre-School, 7300 Spout Hill Road; and

• Sykesville Middle School, 7301 Springfield Ave.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Bryan Sears live-Tweeting from speed camera meeting

Bryan Sears live-Tweeting from speed camera meeting in Baltimore County

August 19, 2009

Bryan P. Sears, the political editor of Patuxent Publishing Co.'s eight Baltimore County community newspapers – and covers government and politics in Baltimore County and state government and politics as it relates to the county; was live-Tweeting from speed camera meeting in Baltimore County tonight at the Towson library.

The meeting began at 7 p.m. I followed along at Twitter.com/bpsears.

More: http://explorebaltimorecounty.com/blog/politics/238/tweeting-from-speed-camera-meeting

This was an incredible effort on the part of Mr. Sears. I copied and pasted some of the running commentary. Go to the bottom of this post to find the beginning…

For Mr. Sears’ entire body of work – go to Twitter.com/bpsears

In the future, follow Mr. Sears at Twitter.com/bpsears and at “strange bedfellows.” Recent posts include: Cardin proposal prank called ‘part of culture of entitlement’; MACo party pictures revealed; Tweeting from speed camera meeting; Marriage proposal leaves unanswered questions; McDonough’s campaign caveat; and A delegate, a faux police raid, and an engagement.

Now for the speed camera event…
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Bartenfelder thanked the audience an closed the meeting (8:15 PM)

That was the last speaker

Tim Tilghman says barcodes on bottoms of cars are recorded by the government as they move through intersections

One member of the audience said he objects to the company getting 50 % of the fine for each ticket

Dana Brauer: We need a policeman to sit at the school, we don't need a camera

Dana says we need more policemen doing enforcement

Dana Brauer, Tom's wife, is next

Tom Brauer: Md is turning into MD the police state and I don't like it one little bitt

Weist: Bottom line is this is not a violation of your due process

Weist: We've lost ten dogs and cats. My neighbor has a 3-legged cat because people can't drive 25 mph

Cynthia Weist — you cannot put speed bumps on stevenson lane (in towson)

Baisden: Traffic is the number one issue in out community

Ruth Baisden, pres Greater Parkville Community Council "I'm really here to seek solutions and get the facts."

Johnson: Sporting activities

Reinhardt: I don't know of any school open at 8 p.m.

Richard Reinhart, an aide to Del. JB Jennings

Johnson: operating between Mon- Fri 6 a.m. to 8 p.m but couldn't say how far they can see

Norma Secoura of Overlea said she is concerned about where and how the cameras are activated and how far the can see

Fiastro asked council to withdraw the legislation

John Fiastro, pres. of 42nd districtr Republican club is showing a map

Kilcullen: for me personally all the problems I've heard tonight with speed cameras can be averted by following the speed limit

Ed Kilcullen, pres of Greater Towson Council of Community Associations, the group voted in support of the state bill

Honeywell: I'm a natural born citizen of the Democratic Socialist republic of Maryland

Don Honeywell is up next

McDonough: I like you better

Johnson: I like you too

McDonough: you do a fantastic job

McDonough: you're convicted by the camera

Del. Pat McDonough just came in and is speaking

Seehuesen: it might have the effect of being a defacto increase in the speed limit making a 25 mph limit a 37 mph zone

Joe Seebhuesen (sorry if I'm misspelling, I don't have a list) things it's important for police to make these stops at schools

Bailey: one at every public school would be 170

Bailey to lafferty: You started off the meeting the wrong way by accusing people who oppose this of not caring about children

Steve bailey, former dep. state's attorney said he is "vehemently opposed" to speed cameras

speakers are each allowed 2 minutes to make their comments

there's a sign up list for public speakers but so far people are calling out questions

Johnson: baltimore county will not place them in work zones

Johnson: we're looking at 6-12 cameras in the county at this time

speakers are up next

Johnson: looking at 214 sites across the county for speed cameras

state law permits speed cameras in school zones and high work zones…

Mohler: we hope to collect very little money from this.

Mohler: I understand why there is cynicism. I understand why people are distrustful of government.

Mohler: we don't have locations yet

Mohler: I respect everyone's opinions but we respectfully disagree on this issue of whether it's about revenue or about public safety

Don Mohler will now speak for Co. Exec. Smith

smattering of applause when Impallaria says he's "sick of government lying to us."

Impallaria: the one mile limit pretty much covers every area of the state

Impallaria: no one contacted me, not one single communtiy group came to me saying they wanted these

Impallaria: people in England hang tires on them and set them on fire

Impallaria: people across the world have been outraged about these cameras

Del. Impallaria is now speaking

Lafferty: Bill is about protecting children

Lafferty said during session he received overwhelming support for speed cameras

Lafferty holds up flier saying he voted for speed camera and calls it "a piece of crap"

Various elected officials are also in attendance including Dels. Steve Lafferty, Rick Impallaria and Bill Frank

Chief of police, Councilmen Ken Oliver and Bryan McIntire and Don Mohler are part of the panel.

Meeting on Speed cameras in Baltimore County opens with statement from Council Chrmn Joe Bartenfelder

Speed Camera meeting in Towson should begin soon.

G'morning all. Covering speed camera meeting tonight in Towson. Anything you want asked? http://tinyurl.com/l8enna

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Tweeting from speed camera meeting http://explorebaltimorecounty.com/blog/politics/238/tweeting-from-speed-camera-meeting By Bryan P. Sears Posted: August 19, 2009
Just a note to our readers: I’ll be live blogging a meeting regarding speed cameras in Baltimore County tonight at the Towson library. You can follow along tonight at Twitter.com/bpsears. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

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Look back here at explorebaltimorecounty.com for stories and updates.

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Bartenfelder to host meeting on speed cameras
http://explorebaltimorecounty.com/news/101035/speedmeet/#comments
Session set for Wednesday at Towson Library
Posted 8/18/09
Baltimore County Council Chairman Joe Bartenfelder is hosting an information community meeting this week on the proposed legislation to authorize speed cameras in Baltimore County.

The meeting will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Towson Library, 320 York Road.

Legislation proposing speed cameras in school zones was introduced at the County Council this month, and will be the subject of a Sept. 1 work session.

A vote on the measure is expected at the council’s Sept. 8 meeting.

20090819 sdsom BPS live tweeting BCo speed camera meeting

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Thursday, May 01, 2008

Red eye in the camera

Red eye in the camera

The Tentacle April 30, 2008 “Seeing Red-Eye in the Camera” by Kevin E. Dayhoff

The discussion and debate over speed and red light cameras continues to reverberate. It is one of a number of headaches lingering in the aftermath of the recent and unusual session of the Maryland General Assembly.

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One of the main sticking points was a poison amendment that would have sent the proceeds to the state as opposed to remaining in the local jurisdiction.

And there in a nutshell was the rub. If the legislation was truly offered as a public safety initiative, then why did it matter that the fines collected would not stay in the local jurisdiction?

If the truth were told, the purpose of the legislation was to “enhance” the coffers of local government. It was a wolf in the sheep’s clothing disguised as a “public safety initiative.”

Perhaps the only thing missing was language that the legislation is “for the children.”

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Red light cameras have been around in Maryland for quite a number of years. Speed cameras were first proposed in Maryland around 2003. Four years later the Maryland General Assembly approved them for use in Montgomery County.

A March 2006 editorial in the Annapolis newspaper, The Capital, noted a fall 2005 Washington Post “analysis of red-light camera use in Washington, D.C., where such devices have totaled up more than 500,000 violations and $32 million in fines in six years.”

The analysis found that “the number of accidents at intersections with the cameras was going up at either the same rate or a faster rate than at intersections without the cameras. There was no evidence the cameras were preventing collisions or injuries.”

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Advocates for red light and speeding cameras still need to make their case. The perception is growing that the cameras are much more about raising money than traffic safety.

As much as it is impossible for police officers to be everywhere all the time, the best way to address traffic safety, when common sense and prudence have taken a holiday, is by awareness and education – and “constant enforcement” – by humans, not predatory computer programmed cameras.

Read my column in its entirety here: Seeing Red-Eye in the Camera

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Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20080430 This week in The Tentacle

This week in The Tentacle

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Seeing Red-Eye in the Camera

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Las Vegas Finale

Tom McLaughlin

“Las Vegas was built and runs on tips” was the advice given to the bus load of passengers as we returned from the Grand Canyon in a not so subtle hint. To make sure we got the point, on the “menu” at the National Geographic Center where we were served the most god- awful lunch probably prepared from the remains of animals on failed expeditions, was advice on how much to tip him, which was between $5-$10 depending on the service.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

New Know-Nothings

Roy Meachum

When the county commissioners overwhelmingly rejected the notion of adopting English as Frederick's official language, I could but stand and cheer. The proposal came from Charles Jenkins, and I have no reason to doubt his motives.

Hardly Ablesons

Nick Diaz

I’m an ardent admirer of the United States of America, my adopted country, which welcomed me to these shores a half century ago. This great country has provided me with opportunities I wouldn’t have faced, had I remained in Communist Cuba.

Monday, April 28, 2008

General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 11

Richard B. Weldon Jr.

Any General Assembly wrap-up would be incomplete without a scorecard of the work of the Frederick County Delegation. Normally, this column avoids conflict with other delegation members, and focuses on the back-and-forth with the county. Not this time, kiddies! Ahead: some serious onion peeling!

Free Money!

Steven R. Berryman

Congratulations for being smart enough to be in the United States of America. Everything is free here. And when you run out of money to spend, we’ll give you some of that, too. In Frederick County, if you can’t read this, I’ll bet there will be a sign on a bus in Espanol repeating it soon.

Friday, April 25, 2008

Why the Uproar?

Roy Meachum

Reading closely the Pennsylvania Democratic primaries this week, it's difficult to see why the Clinton camp is in such a joyous uproar.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Republican of the Year

Patricia A. Kelly

My mom, Dorothy Kelly, recently featured in the Frederick News Post with a headline that included the word “Opinion,” was born in Tioga, Texas, on April 14 1925 to Raymond and Dovie Bodovsky, farmers, is the 2007 Republican of the Year for Frederick County.

A Prime Example

Chris Cavey

Last week was quite an adventure…a two-day trip to St. Paul, Minnesota – site of the 2008 Republican National Convention. The goal for the trip was to “scout out” the city, the Maryland Delegation’s hotel accommodations, and available venues. The best part, however, was my side trip to the State Capitol.

Order from The Smorgasbord

Joan McIntyre

The newest trend is mini burgers. I’m going one better and giving you four mini-articles this week. Would you like bacon, or cheese, or fries on the side?

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The Winds of Darkness

Kevin E. Dayhoff

On April 12, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced his administration’s opposition to the construction of wind power generators on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Days in The Desert

Tom McLaughlin

"Good luck to you" is the farewell greeting stated to people when used instead of "bye" or "have a nice day" here at Sam’s Town Casino and R.V. Park.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

"Mr. Inside" Out

Roy Meachum

For a little shy of 25 years, Josef Ratzinger furnished John Paul II a strong base. While the ebullient Polish prelate toured the outside world, kissing earth and babies by the score, the man who would become Benedict XVI tended to inside chores.

Keeping the Basket Full

Farrell Keough

I have the great privilege of enjoying a variety of friends. It is likely that my ability to keep and keep up with these people is more a tribute to my wife, (She Who Must Be Obeyed), than to my sterling personality.

This is NOT a Test! – Part 2

Steven R. Berryman

Now that you have been exposed to the various levels of potential hazards hanging over us all like Damocles’ sword in Part 1 on yesterday’s TheTentacle.com, the onus to take action now lies squarely on you.

Monday, April 21, 2008

General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 10

Richard B. Weldon Jr.

Last week, we spent some time considering the end of the General Assembly session. The conclusion: Rest easy Marylanders, the legislature has gone home for the year.

This is NOT a Test! – Part 1

Steven R. Berryman

Your radio or television begins the strange squealing, coded sounds you have heard so often before. “Here we go again” is the first thought that comes to mind. Programming is instantly interrupted. In disbelief, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) continues with “This is NOT a Test!”

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

20080430 This week in The Tentacle

This week in The Tentacle

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Seeing Red-Eye in the Camera

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Las Vegas Finale

Tom McLaughlin

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

New Know-Nothings

Roy Meachum

Hardly Ablesons

Nick Diaz

Monday, April 28, 2008

General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 11

Richard B. Weldon Jr.

Free Money!

Steven R. Berryman

Friday, April 25, 2008

Why the Uproar?

Roy Meachum

Reading closely the Pennsylvania Democratic primaries this week, it's difficult to see why the Clinton camp is in such a joyous uproar.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Republican of the Year

Patricia A. Kelly

A Prime Example

Chris Cavey

Order from The Smorgasbord

Joan McIntyre

The newest trend is mini burgers. I’m going one better and giving you four mini-articles this week. Would you like bacon, or cheese, or fries on the side?

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

The Winds of Darkness

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Days in The Desert

Tom McLaughlin

"Good luck to you" is the farewell greeting stated to people when used instead of "bye" or "have a nice day" here at Sam’s Town Casino and R.V. Park.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

"Mr. Inside" Out

Roy Meachum

Keeping the Basket Full

Farrell Keough

This is NOT a Test! – Part 2

Steven R. Berryman

Monday, April 21, 2008

General Assembly Journal 2008 – Volume 10

Richard B. Weldon Jr.

Last week, we spent some time considering the end of the General Assembly session. The conclusion: Rest easy Marylanders, the legislature has gone home for the year.

This is NOT a Test! – Part 1

Steven R. Berryman

Thursday, March 27, 2008

20080323 Frederick News-Post Letter to the editor: Knowing what's best for everyone by Guy Noce

Frederick News-Post Letter to the editor: Knowing what's best for everyone by Guy Noce

Originally published in the Frederick News-Post on March 23, 2008

More than a few years ago, I discussed the legal status of sunny side up eggs served in New Jersey restaurants with a friend, a former member of Maryland's House of Delegates. To my knowledge, you can't get a sunny side up egg in a New Jersey restaurant because of the action of that state's legislature. "You have to understand," my friend said, "that legislators think they know what's good for you."

In light of the Maryland Senate passing a law which permits the use of remote speed monitoring systems in parts of Maryland other than Montgomery County, several parts of the statute enabling "speed cameras" should be discussed. They probably know what's good for us.

Read the rest of the letter to the editor here: Frederick News-Post Letter to the editor: Knowing what's best for everyone by Guy Noce

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