I received a call from an irate voter who stated he contacted Del. Olszewski's office and spoke to a legislative aid and when confronted the staffer stated that the Del. was going to vote for the bill.

This would seem plausible since Del. Olszewski, Jr. has close ties with Governor O'Malley and the potential for some interesting changes in the political horizons may be the impetus for a yes vote from the Del. from Dundalk.

In the movie "Clear and Present Danger," there is a line that goes, "You now have a big chip in the game," and that game is politics, at least for Del. Olszewski, Jr.

What are these politicians afraid of? That maybe everyone could be treated as equals? I think more people would respect you for doing the right thing, than be angry because you did. By the way, religion has no part in this decision.

lu, many political decisions are not always based on the "right thing," but rather what benefits the politician.

As I recall Mr. Mohler recently declined to elaborate on a recent appointment in the county when word leaked out about said appointment.

Seriously, anyone here think that this won't happen? This is what you get with one party rule. Anyone that is against this in this state has no chance of stopping it. Democrats rule Maryland and there's nothing any republican can do to stop it but you can still vote with your feet. As with anything in Maryland politics any debating is political theater and a waste of tax payer money. They should just rubber stamp everything they want because they will get it anyway, What's so hard to figure out?

Do they represent the people? Did they ask or are they pushing there own agenda.
Time for some leadership in the 6th District.

Rob so are you saying we should all sit on are ass and do nothing? Really

What are you going to do? Do the people of Cuba have a shot at changing anything in Cuba? You might as well consider yourselves living in a socialist country because in Maryland government is god and they do and get whatever they want and that's how the majority of the people want it.

A video worth watching.

Here's at least one Republican for gay marriage. Watch this - she's truly inspirational.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CbmbdWK6338

Elected officials as young as Olszewski also need to think about what a no vote will look like 20 years from now. Young people support the passage of this legislation by tremendous margins, even in conservative areas of Baltimore County. Voting in favor of this is the right thing to do for many reasons.

It is a shame that our Balto. Co. delegation are not on the same page and vote as a block. Del. E. Bromwell is supporting this legislation and advised me via e-mail today about his position.(Thursday). Olszewski should vote with Minnick and Weir. We're in a screwed up world.

Mr. Long, have you contacted Delegate Olszewski to find out his position? What exactly makes this a screwed up world? Your statement lacks supporting facts. Stick to your environmental clean-up!

From Bryan's article this morning, "Del. John Olszewski Jr., a Dundalk Democrat, is also said to be considering a vote in favor of the bill."

Where did I hear hear that before? Ah yes, from a call from an irate voter. Amazing how politicians will react when faced with the truth.

Does anyone think that this will end up as a referendum like the DREAM act?

Sean, Bryan's quote from Del. Olszewski, Jr. should give you an indication of how he will vote.

Reminds me of the quote from 12 Angry Men, "I've never seen so much talk about nothing."

The story is conjecture, followed by a comment about what someone who doesn't like the Delegate "heard" (hearsay, if you will) from someone else. He "may be close" to a vote? Doesn't that also mean he may not be?

There also very well may not even be a vote. If they don't have 71 names in their pocket, it isn't going to hit the floor.

I've grown to expect more from you Mr. Sears.

Buzz, where do you see a quote from the delegate?

Sean, I think this will answer your question.

http://dundalk.patch.com/

Paul, you may be right on regarding your response. This press statement was just released. "Judicial Watch, is examining the possibility of a lawsuit if the bill should pass. There is also a plan to petition the bill to referendum."

Mathew you were saying?

I was saying I don't like the speculation. It's poor journalism; unless you write for the Globe. I did read his statement though. I was impressed by his candor. Everyone always complains about how people need to stop doing whatever it takes to get elected. Why release a message if that's what you're worried about? I think more of him than I do anyone else in Annapolis.

I also will be eager to see if they have 71 votes come tomorrow. It was a done deal last year, too.

Mathew, it is not poor journalism. There is a great movie on one of the most important parts of this country's history - Watergate - titled "All The President's Men."

It marks the significant impact good reporting had on what was a turning point in this nation's history. You might want to watch it.

Remember how people use to referred to the National Enquirer? That all turned around during the O.J. Simpson trial when ABC and Time Magazine praised it for its accurate and precise coverage of the trial. Last year the magazine was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.

Rob, can't argue with that. In fact this link just might be the agenda you are referring to.

And guess who is paying for it? The taxpayers.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/02/16/media-matters-received-50000-grant-to-scrutinize-religious-media/

Graham, I was simply looking at the issue from the political side, which often times plays a role in these matters. Partisan politics as they say.

If you connect the political dots you will see where they lead. Sr. supported Kamenetz who, if you saw the Sun yesterday was photographed standing next to the governor at an auto plant.

Kamenetz was one of the only county executives who was absent at the protest of other county leaders over the shifting of the teachers pensions. He was quoted as siding with the governor adding the county could deal with the issue provided the cost burden was phased in.

During the campaign Del. Olszewski, Jr. was running on the Minnick, Weir and Stone ticket. In one the parades I marched in he was on Mr. Kamenetz's float with his father the councilman. At a meeting I asked him which side was he on? I couldn't figure out the answer.

Many times the rule of the day is partisan politics because it can play a big role in a politicians aspirations for the future.

The question I have is why the change from last year?

Buzz, I went to a lot of parades during the campaign season when did you see the Delegate on a Kamenetz float? I think you are beginning to spread falsities...

Sean, I think not. Why don't you ask the Del. and get his reply or do due diligence and research before you accuse me of spreading falsities?

The parade was the North Point Volunteer FD Parade. He was standing on the float as all of the groups lined up with his father the councilman and Mr. Kamenetz.

I questioned him at the North Point Village Community Association meeting in front of Del.'s Minnick, Weir and Senator Stone. I told him I thought he was playing both sides against the middle.

Why didn't he tell Bryan when he already knew how he was going to vote? Rather interesting how quickly the reply came when the truth was known.

I wouldn't tell that hack anything either; I had a little respect for him...long gone. You act like he is entitled to something.

A vote is a very important thing; publicizing anything could very well have compromised something. That said, his statement hit the media well before the floor vote.

You're hatred of that whole family is unreal. Why don't you applaud the new schools we are getting? New housing developments? New retail centers? Ft. Howard (I know the details are mess, but when said and done, it'll be a great get for the area)? Port development (thousands of jobs)? I don't care if he was on a float with another politician of the same party...that's part of the business they are in. Proximity in politics if far more an indication of relevance than it is agreement; more a 'rule of propinquity' if you will.

Sean, I stand by my word. Was I wrong about the Del.'s vote, or his connections to the governor? Read today's Sun headline. The Del. writes on this site, let him answer, or does he need a press rep to do his talking? I looked at your other comments. You sound like a PR rep with the rhetoric.

Matthew, show me a quote where I used the word hate? Do you know what the unemployment rate in this district is?

You seem a little unsure about your quote on this one. Which is it, a mess or fantasy island? You do remember this article don't you? Read it again until you get it. By the way, do you know the name of the lawyers involved in that deal and who is pushing it? There are a lot of dots to connect in that one.

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-11-15/news/bs-md-co-ft-howard-meeting-20111115_1_veterans-affairs-medical-clinic-resident-and-army-veteran

Housing developments! You mean the $20 million taxpayer funded Yorkway deal? Is that what you mean when you say that's the business they are in?

Thousands of jobs for who? Not anyone around here. I know a couple of labor leaders who might disagree with your assessment. Here is another interesting fact as published by the Community Needs Assessment, funded by Franklin Square Hospital.

Here are the poverty rates for the following zip codes: 21220 - 8.4%; 21221 - 11.8%; 21222 - 9.2%. Median rate for BC 6.3%.

Ask some more questions, cause I got the answers.

1. ...show me a quote where I used the word hate? Buzz, that is a statement. It isn't a question, thus it doesn't require a question mark.

2. Unemployment by district is an interesting topic. Councilmanic? Legislative? Congressional? There are different types of districts.

3. I'm not sure why you posted the link to that article. What am I supposed to get? There will be a compromise on the number of units and it will bring dollars and infrastructure upgrades (which will obviously be necessary) to the area.

4. Yes development(s). I'm not obsessed with Yorkway like you. Developers make profit, that's what they do. If you had the money, foresight, and initiative you could have done the same thing. I'm glad those apartments are gone. I'm even happier to have some nice new single homes in the area. They've broughts some great families to the neighborhood. I'm also impressed by the Ryland development; some great housing stock and choice for Dundalk.

5. Which labor leaders are you referring to? I suppose we'll have to see who actually get the jobs. Though I'd bet "not anyone" won't hold to be true.

6. Is that the "fact" that utilized the 2000 USCB data? Just curious, if so I'd like to see some more recent numbers. I hope it won't inconvenience you, since you have all the answers.

7. So why are you so angry about new projects that bring new jobs? You can't complain about employment and then cry about job creation (ports, housing, Ft. Howard, etc.).

Mathew's quote: "Buzz, I hate to break it to you but that is one of the most notoriously innaccurate films on the subject. It was just that; a movie. I have an advanced degree in ..."

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19760101/REVIEWS/601010301

What were those degrees in? You said media and political science? Do they teach you how to do homework or research, or you just ab-lib it? In other words your word is more valued than ABC News and Time Magazine and things are just peachy in this district?

What kind of statement is this? "Don't give so much credibility to such awards. Hitler was Man of the Year (1938 I believe). And Obama...well, a Nobel for him?"

I thought men with advance degrees always new the subject material, you know like the poverty rates, unemployment figures, median income, stuff like that. By the way what is the median income for this area in comparison to the rest of the county?

What was your thesis on, political rhetoric?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emily-miller/national-enquirer-officia_b_467932.html

"2. Unemployment by district is an interesting topic. Councilmanic? Legislative? Congressional? There are different types of districts."

Who are we talking about here? Olszewski, Jr. is a DELEGATE, not a councilman or a congressman. I listed the zip codes for you. How difficult can that be for a man with all of your advanced degrees? By the way what is the median income of the Delegate's district to the rest of the county? Use the same zip codes. UNEMPLOYED IS UNEMPLOYED!

"6. Is that the "fact" that utilized the 2000 USCB data? Just curious, if so I'd like to see some more recent numbers. I hope it won't inconvenience you, since you have all the answers."

Question mark after numbers please! No inconvenience, those are the most recent numbers. It was a COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW of the area published in 2008. Did you skip the class on statistical studies or just fell asleep? Or why don't you say you just don't know the answers.

"If you had the money, foresight, and initiative you could have done the same thing." Be careful of the statements you make, you might not like the answers.

"I'm also impressed by the Ryland development; some great housing stock and choice for Dundalk."

Now was math part of your advanced degrees that you claim to have? Let's take a look at Yorkway. If and when it gets finished and right now after years it's not, the taxpayer cost was $20 MILLION. You can do math can't you?

It is historically lacking; it tells the tale of journalism, but is missing the mark against a thorough fact-check. And while I don't want to re-hash a discussion that I haven't had in years, what is troubling about the film is the absence of managing editors who preserved the dignity and professionalism of the craft of journalism. In regards to history, the history of this incident, Sussman and Simons. Their role(s) as filter, advisors, refiners are all but lost. It was a dramatically important aspect of journalism that has been lost by the "instant gratification" so-called reporters of today.

No Buzz, I didn't do any homework or research. I must have slept through both quantitative and qualitative research methodology. Nothing as rigorous as watching movies, reading the Enquirer or sifting through the dogged research of Roger Ebert. When Netflix and Google become the foundation of my knowledge base, we can sit down and have a cup of coffee and talk shop. You sound like an angry drop-out; bitter about the educated world around you. Did you take the time to go to school and finish a degree anywhere? Probably too busy pointing fingers.

The point of mentioning Time Man of the Year and the Nobel Prize, was that these organizations, as with Pulitzer, aren't exactly beyond reproach. And really, are you advocating for the National Enquirer? Seriously?

And no; my thesis was on educational policy/urban student achievement (of which poverty was certainly important).

" ... quantitative and qualitative research methodology." Really!

What facts are you debating about ATPM? Oh, I see there lost, sorry.

"You sound like an angry drop-out; bitter about the educated world around you." Now if you applied those aspects of your education you should know what my background and education is. I was not a dropout. I attended college but did not graduate. Here is a list of some others who also did not graduate either.

http://collegedropoutshalloffame.com/d.htm

I have asked you multiple questions right up your field of expertise and you have failed to answer one with any quantified data or research. NOT ONE. Your quote "(of which poverty was certainly important).", if it is, how come you don't have any data on it when it, according to your support of the Del. it's right in your back yard.

"When Netflix and Google become the foundation of my knowledge base, ..." I suppose you have all the answers in your head and never use the computer based technology as related in your, again, quote of " ... bitter about the educated world around you." By the way I would not compare your achievements with either Google or Neflix - the later of which which I never used - because you might come up short.

You started this debate and brought in the education equation, but you failed to realize that I would put forth the data regarding your claims and you did not.

http://collegedropoutshalloffame.com/d.htm

The difference is, they went on to do something productive with their lives. You are an angry, uneducated, message board troll who fancies himself as a blogger. I found a website for them too:

www.buzzbeeler.com

I gave you a very significant issue with a FILM that you consider history. What about those two names did you not get? Do you need the gentlemen's first names as well? They are essentially absent from the FILM (one of them entirely), despite their critical role in the process (a role that has, ironically, all but vanished from modern journalism). You've supplied nothing an 18 year-old in my class couldn't find on their cell phone. If you really have a serious question, ask it. Something other than if I can add or whether I fell asleep years ago in college. Those are clearly more appropriate questions for the man in the mirror, Charles.

If you want to educate yourself on the impact of poverty as it correlates to education, and it's greatest societal impact (de facto segregation), pick up a copy of The Shame of the Nation by Jon Kozol. It doesn't have as many pictures as the National Enquirer, but I think you'll pick up on some of the high points.

I've got to stop. How do you do this all day, every day? You must get nothing done...oh...wait... You sir, are like a linguistic quicksand.

Well written from a highly educated individual? So when faced with something you can't respond you resort to personal attacks: "... on to do something productive with their lives."

Does this count?

http://www.buzzbeeler.com/articles

"... who fancies himself as a blogger." I do have a blog on Patch, but then you would know that if you did your homework.

" ... to do something productive with their lives." Now where do I find out how much of a productive life you've lead? You want me to answer to a pseudonym. Why don't you have the courage to stand behind your remarks. How much character does it take to attack one personally when you say my life was not productive? Thirty-nine years on the police force, among other things is not productive?

I did not mention my site only that you failed to use due diligence in your remarks.

How easy it is for people like you to brand people like me when you don't even have the courage to stand up for what you believe in. You don't like Google but yet you seem scared to death of it. By the way did your degree find the web site or a search engine you panned?

As I recall you started the conversation on all of the accolades pertaining to this district, remember. "1. That would make it a legislative district; fine. Just refer to it as such. Thanks for clarifying."

"I've got to stop." You said that the last time. I am retired. I am a writer and do this to keep my mind sharp.

It's not working.