I like Mike Evans' background and his recent quotes in the media. It shows him to be honorable, self-controlled and mission focused; earning his way in dignity from his days as a road trooper to his medical retirement.
The Washington Post inferred that he was profitting on his last name (parential legacies). I think that assertion, unqualified by the Post in their article borders on defamation. Secondly, no matter what has been aimed at him in the media, he continues no keep the high ground and not indignify himself by responding to seemingly scurilous comments. Character is a big issue for me in law enforcement and public life. I am tracking that aspect of these candidates, and Mike is the favorite.
Mike's Dad was indeed a Deputy Superintendent of the Maryland State Police. and if you have seen Mike's website at http:wwww.evansforsheriff.com, it is very articluate that he hasn't rode a coat-tail; he has profited from his own merit and like Machiavelli implores, ".....earn their reputation from their virtues..." Mike is that man by preponderence of the evidence.
One last thing, no matter how the information in the media continues to be unverified and purported as fact, Mike Evans has been and continues to be a state certified police officer as a Deputy Sheriff assigned as a Special Deputy. Issues concerning his knee should be taken in context with his superb physical shape, demonstrated performance as a Sheriffs Deputy, and that of a very similar gentleman who has a physical infermnity and continues like Mike, as a consumming fire:
http://www.danabowman.com
Super 64 says Roger to Mike Evans