Real Probe NeededEditor:Do you still believe the Bush administration’s 9-11 conspiracy theory?It is truly amazing that some Americans still look at the most horrendous attack on our country with stubborn, closed minds and refuse to use the common sense God gave them. They believe everything and anything the government tells them and believe the 9-11… Read more »
Resolve To Remove Hazard From BayEditor:Last spring a piling was driven into the sand in the bay about 50 yards off of our bulkhead. It is a mystery how it got there or why. However, I speculate that the firm that was erecting a bulkhead up the shore from us put it there.My guess is… Read more »
Decision ApplaudedEditor:The Assateague Coastkeeper and Assateague Coastal Trust would like to commend the County Commissioners for their vote on Tuesday, Dec. 18 to amend the county’s wastewater and sewer plan to accommodate expanded service for the Town of Berlin, without approving a new wastewater discharge into Kitts Branch and Newport Bay.We feel the commissioners made… Read more »
Paper Seeking RevengeEditor:“Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!” Or maybe it should be, as a reporter scorned.After a County Commissioners meeting, where a certain Dispatch reporter tried to bully her way into reopening the meeting after it was adjourned, it has been apparent that revenge is the action that the newspaper chose to… Read more »
Put Spotlight On OC OffendersEditor:It seems that at the end of every year, we read a newspaper account of how poorly the foreign students are being treated by our local business people.Then we read about concerns that these students will not be returning to Ocean City because of problems associated with high rents, failure to… Read more »
Slots Is Taking Easy Way OutEditor:I am writing in response to Mr. Jacobs’ letter expressing his opinion that Ocean City is no longer a family resort and needs to focus on becoming an East Coast Las Vegas. He is not the first person to point out the amount of bars and clubs in Ocean City… Read more »
Some Tax Increases Okay, Others NotEditor:I am writing regarding Michael James’ letter, “State Tax Increases Will Hurt Business” in last week’s issue. Isn’t it strange how tax increases proposed by the hotel-motel owners, etc. are in the interests of the community (added room taxes for advertising)? But when others propose tax increases to keep the… Read more »
Some Tax Increases Okay, Others NotEditor:I am writing regarding Michael James’ letter, “State Tax Increases Will Hurt Business” in last week’s issue. Isn’t it strange how tax increases proposed by the hotel-motel owners, etc. are in the interests of the community (added room taxes for advertising)? But when others propose tax increases to keep the… Read more »
Where Are The Facts In Local Slots Debate?Editor:First of all, I would like to congratulate you on last week fine editorial piece, “Commissioners’ Bubble Needs Bursting.” That really needed saying. In Cara Dahl’s story on the commissioners’ anti-slots movement, I was very impressed by Commissioner Judy Boggs for actually attempting to keep the proceedings of… Read more »
Gas Indexing ExplainedEditor:My constituents’ mail, e-mail and phone contacts have made it unmistakably clear that they do not know or understand the consequences Governor O’Malley’s proposed indexing of the state gas tax will bring down upon them. I am adamantly opposed to indexing and I would like an opportunity to explain my concerns. I have… Read more »