‘Can’t Begin To Describe My Emotions At That Moment.’

Readers took their opinions to the Carroll County Patch sites this week, flocking to stories about , a Carroll County Commissioner’s response to , about how the stepped down amid conflict with county officials, and

: “Today my son and I, at the invite of one of my granddaughters, enjoyed a Veterans Day breakfast at North Carroll High School. When the Vets entered the auditorium we were greeted by a ‘full’ house of standing applauding students and staff. I can't begin to describe my emotions at that moment. I have never seen such a thoughtful and moving program. For anyone who thinks the next generation is going to hell in a hand basket, they have another ‘think’ coming. “ - G. Leamon Martin on a story out how

“If they all used their own cars, they wouldn't need county cars, and the county could save on insurance as well as investment in new vehicles. As long as the mileage is documented and reasonable, what is the problem here?” – Kathleen, on a story about , who received criticism after recent mileage expense forms were made public.

: I'm more than happy to get out of the way here and let the county manage this process. They should have been doing this for the past 10 months, instead of letting me do all the work to move the trail plan forward." - Ross Dangel, for the freedom trail, stepped down amid conflict with county officials.

? “We're going in the WRONG direction. … All the new development is a waste of money and land - and ruins the atmosphere of the ruralness/quaintness we moved here for. No forethought has been given to this reckless building - Route 26 is already starting to look like Rockville Pike....and I for one will avoid the area altogether if it gets much worse.” -  ‘K’ on