Smcdem,
Interesting points of view from one so young. First off, you said, “Taxes HAD to be risen.” No they didn’t, spending could have been cut or user fees established for many activities. There could have been lay offs or other means to get the budget under control. Raising taxes is usually the quickest way for politicians to gain a fiscal advantage. That is until people and businesses move or new ones decide not to come here. Which usually makes the matter worse then what they were trying to fix. You also blame this on the group of people who were in office when you were what 7 or 8 years old. I am sure you have an accurate memory of that and speak with authority, NOT.
Also you speak of BRAC in 2005 and you seem to believe that we are vulnerable at Patuxent River. If you knew anything about the work, the reorganization from the previous BRAC, the continued growth at Patuxent, and the strong support we already have in Congress I doubt if you would spew such nonsense. We survived on our ability and the fact that we do a lot of work a hell of a lot less expensive then it can be done anywhere else. We also have unique capabilities that aren’t duplicated anywhere else, a main factor of consideration in the closure process. As far as Ms. Randall helping out I think you are simply dreaming with that thought and have only been led to support her because of her connection with your teachers. You don’t have enough experience to know.
Based on a quick grammatical overview of your writings I would say that as a high school student you should leave politics alone and concentrate on your studies. It is obvious that you want to play at being a grown-up, but until you obtain a little more experience and skills you should go back to your dolls, skateboard, or whatever you kids do these days and leave the real world to the actual grown-ups.