‘Who Came Up With This Boneheaded Idea?’

Readers took their opinions to the Howard County Patch sites this week, flocking to stories about whether Howard County should remove , whether a should be approved, an Elkridge man who was in a , and whether ‘

“Who came up with this bonehead idea? Hello... do you think that maybe the reason that 90% of your students are reading on grade level is because they had reading classes. ...hello...? you think...” – Roger MacDonald on a story regarding a from middle schools in Howard County.

“We were redistricted about four years ago. You can testify all you want, it will not have ANY impact. The hearings are just a dog & pony show so that they can say they listened to their constituents, that’s all.” – Jerry Krasnick, on a live blog recap on a

ELKRIDGE “Patch, I don't feel good about this at all. Only a mile past my house, too close to home.” – Adam Ritter, on a story about an after a police-involved shooting.

“Keep it day light savings time!!!! FOREVER!!!” – ‘Watslinda’ on a story about whether during “spring forward’ and ‘fall back.’

“I am a big supporter of Adrian Rousseau and have had the pleasure of serving on the board of directors with Mr. Rousseau, he has mentored countless youths across all lines. Because of his dedication to others children, it is hard to question his direction. As he mentioned in his article. Adrian Rousseau has resigned from the board to exercise his right to establish his own advocacy group and if he desires run for elected office.” – Dareyl Dunston, on a story about .