I came to southern maryland from a state up north. Up there, I got a good education, and loved life. The crime rate was getting so bad in Maryland, that the police departments went " Out of state " to recruit. So I came down here five years ago, because I couldn't say no to the money that was being offered.
Some of you say that the majority of the people complaining about maryland, are people whom are not from maryland to begin with. Well, I like to point out that that seems to be the problem. If you stand in a room, that has a funny smell, after a while, the smell isn't so funny anymore. Now, have someone who hasn't ever been in that room walk in. The room still has a funny smell. Just because YOU can't smell it anymore, or never smelled it to begin with, doesn't mean it doesn't stink. There is a saying in the military, " just because you poor syrup on dogsh*t, doesn't make it pancakes". Majority of the people, back in the day here, I am sure, were polite, considerate and kind. But take a look around you folks. This state is falling down around you, and you just stand there and try to remember the " good ol' days ".
The people in Annapolis don't care what you think. They don't care that you are having trouble making the mortgage payment. ( not that that is their responsibility ) or that you are eating mustard sandwiches because you are stretched thin until your next pay check. I mean, they are raising taxes, gouging you at the pumps, just making money off of you hand over fist, but " Maryland is a good ol' place, right?" Wrong. It seems to me, ( and this is 5-6 years of enforcing maryland laws and confronting the worst that Maryland's society has to offer on a daily basis, plus testifying in court ) that the public just doesn't have a clue. Everyone is trying to stick their fingers in the dike, and not paying attention to the San Andreas fault size crack, running up the face of the dam.
Now, I was raised that working hard, faith in god and taking what you want, will get you a good education, earn you a good life, and a shot at the American dream. The rest, people, is up to you. But life is HARD. No one is promised or guaranteed anything. Just because you are alive, doesn't entitle you to free healthcare, doesn't entitle you to a driver's license and welfare. You aren't entitled to anything, you have to EARN these things, and make you own way. When you depend on someone for something, expect to be played with along the way. The public is DEPENDENT on Annapolis, and they are playing with us, every step along the way. There's a saying I believe in, " You can't respect someone who kisses your ass". And the society in this here state, is kissing the assess of every single elected official in the state.
Sorry to hurt your feelings, this wasn't directed at any one person. Just a little truth to wash down your crab-cake with. 4 years of college, I am glad I can get the hell out while I can.