St. Mary's Sheriff's race, who are you...

[Softballkid]

Originally Posted by JohnnyReb

I take it you have never spoken to the two individuals personally?

I take it I know enough people who have worked with and for both of them to know

And since I dont like either of them, I dont think I will be voting for any candidate... And therefore, I will continue with my own home security practices

[SAHRAB]

Originally Posted by JohnnyReb

.... keep in mind, the office of Sheriff does not make the firearms laws, they enforce them. Be cognizant of Maryland gun law and follow it accordingly.

Gee thanks for the Civics lesson.

[misslady67]

Originally Posted by Softballkid

And since I dont like either of them, I dont think I will be voting for any candidate... And therefore, I will continue with my own home security practices

Now that's the smartest thing I've heard someone say in a long time. The truth is NOBODY should vote blindly and if you don't like the candidates...don't vote in that category.

[residentofcre (Premo)]

You can also vote for absolutely no one too. Your vote will count as a no vote.

[misslady67]

Originally Posted by JohnnyReb

To suggest the SDFC Somerville should be in ANY administrative office, is ludicrous. He has NO administrative expirence at all and people want him to be SHERIFF?

He is a good Deputy and a good person. However he is not ready to be Sheriff of our county.

I may agree with you to to some degree. BUT how in the heck can ANY monirity gain administrative experience when the elected Sheriffs refuse to have them in office So....if we elect Cameron (and yes I have spoken to him and continue to do my research on his stands) we MAY be setting ourselves up this trend to continue. The NAACP not only addressed this exact issue with Zylak about blacks...but ALL minorities. Now, what will Cameron do to address the inequality of promotion opportunities...well I have not read JACK from him on this topic. That is concerning...we have qualified deputies that have been passed up time and time again. Women, and all ethnicities (what few we have currently have in St. Mary's County).

[Pete (Premo)]

Originally Posted by misslady67

I may agree with you to to some degree. BUT how in the heck can ANY monirity gain administrative experience when the elected Sheriffs refuse to have them in office So....if we elect Cameron (and yes I have spoken to him and continue to do my research on his stands) we MAY be setting ourselves up this trend to continue. The NAACP not only addressed this exact issue with Zylak about blacks...but ALL minorities. Now, what will Cameron do to address the inequality of promotion opportunities...well I have not read JACK from him on this topic. That is concerning...we have qualified deputies that have been passed up time and time again. Women, and all ethnicities (what few we have currently have in St. Mary's County).

So you are saying the ethnicity of the candidate trumps performance potential? Vote Sommerville, he's the black guy!

[misslady67]

Originally Posted by Pete

So you are saying the ethnicity of the candidate trumps performance potential? Vote Sommerville, he's the black guy!

WRONG...did you READ my post??? Try AGAIN

[Pete (Premo)]

Originally Posted by misslady67

WRONG...did you READ my post??? Try AGAIN

I read it, it seems you are wanking primarily about minority promotion opportunities. How do you know Sommerville will promote blacks and minorities faster than Cameron or Zylak?

See I believe that the supervisors who deal with these people every day, who know their weaknesses and strengths are in a much better position to determine the promotabiliy of a deputy more than some jackass from NAACP headquarters. To the NAACP guy the candidates ONLY qualification is that they are black.

[bresamil (Premo)]

Before this goes too far down the path...For the relative newbies to the area, St. Mary's has had a black sheriff, Joe Somerville. He was pretty well liked and supported by his officers. We didn't have half the crime then that we do now, but then again we didn't have this huge influx of transplants either.
Just wanted it on the record that the "good ol boy" network we grew up in was supportive of a minority sheriff.

[misslady67]

Originally Posted by Pete

I read it, it seems you are wanking primarily about minority promotion opportunities. How do you know Sommerville will promote blacks and minorities faster than Cameron or Zylak?

See I believe that the supervisors who deal with these people every day, who know their weaknesses and strengths are in a much better position to determine the promotabiliy of a deputy more than some jackass from NAACP headquarters. To the NAACP guy the candidates ONLY qualification is that they are black.

First...this is not a black thing....let's just set that straight. If you think that the NAACP is only concerned for blacks...you're uneducated. Second, there have been MANY qualified applicants (regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, ect.) that have applied for promotions in St. Mary's County and have been looked over for "good ole boys". I have close friends who work as deputies in this county and they share the same complaint...)the new deputies and the ones that have been on the force for years say the same thing), it's all in who you know and kiss up to. NOT KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERIENCE. So...just how do you suggest that that the BEST person get the job and gain experience IF the mentality of the people who hold the power positions doesn't change???