Comment: 'That's just great. Now they need to have 2 hours a day for fat people'

Readers took their opinions to Howard County Patch sites this week, flocking to stories about an after being shot by police, female-only swim times in Columbia, a debate in Prince George’s County and Laurel on , a discussion on whether and .

: "...I'm not interested in defending or negating the actions of the police. I'm interested in seeking compassion and understanding for Jeffrey and his family and friends, and hoping this will serve as a wake-up to the real issue -- our community serving the needs of all, including people in mental health crisis..." Sheila Montgomery.

FEMALE-ONLY SWIM TIMES IN COLUMBIA: “I commend the Columbia Association for giving modest women the chance to swim without compromising their faith.  'Shukri'

“That's just great. Now they need to have 2 hours a day for fat people. Sure, fat people feel embarrassed in their bathing suits. They have rights too.”  - 'Elizabeth'

“Once again PG County makes a bad business decision. There is nothing to do in the county, no good stores, no good shopping, no slots. So, money will continue to leave the county until someone gets it.”  - Morgann

How bout the parents who have to work? If you move it back a lot, won't be able to get the kids off to school and get to work on time. How ‘bout this: Have the kids go to bed at a decent time so they get enough sleep. And how ‘bout high school sports? I guess sports aren't important to you, but to a lot of people they are. You would basically cut a hour out of practice everyday.” - Steve

“As is, we're just going to be having this same band-aid discussion again in a few years. It's getting close to a time where districts need to be re-created from scratch across the entire county.” P90Noir