‘Now THIS is a Sign of How Democracy … Work (s).’

Readers took their opinions to the comments section on Howard County Patch sites this week, flocking most to stories about speed cameras (coming to a neighborhood near you Monday) and th e to appoint two members to the school board in an effort to bring more diversity to the board.

LAUREL: “Geesh! You miss a couple of days from the Patch and look at all the catching up you have to do!” – CarolD on Laurel Patch’s coverage of a Laurel mayoral forum where candidates clashed on funding and pension for Laurel Police.

ELLICOTT CITY: “Now THIS is a sign of how democracy and the power of the people truly work. The overwhelming majority was heard at the public hearing and Del. Turner realized what they were saying. …  Now, will those same voices speak as loudly at the polls in the future?” – Brook, on the withdrawing legislation to create a partially appointed school board in Howard County.

ELKRIDGE: “I chose to raise my family in Elkridge not because I like the status quo but because Howard County has a history of always trying to do better. The big ‘fuss’ over two appointed school board members was unwarranted. It would not be undemocratic to have two appointed members since they would be appointed by an elected official and would probably make the board a much more efficient and professional organization.” Frank, on a story documenting  to the decision to withdraw Howard County’s school board voting plan.

COLUMBIA: “We use the pools often in the summer. We like to mix it up and check out different pools. Our favorites are Hopewell and Dickinson. I attended the meeting last night at Slayton House and I am hopeful that CA will find a way to keep all 23 pools open.”  - Brian on a story about the

SAVAGE-GUILFORD: "It's simply another source of revenue for the Dems (progressives/socialist). They talk a good game about saving children, puppies and butterflies. But it's simply another way to take your property from you." – Bill Bissenas on our story about the , which will be deployed Monday, Oct. 17.

About this column: A collection of insightful, funny, even occasionally outrageous comments from Patch readers.