I miss O'Malley as governor of Maryland.

[Koinos]

"Hogan seeks halt to Syrian refugee resettlement in Maryland"

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-hogan-refugees-20151117-story.html

This goes against everything O'Malley did stand for, does stand for, and has accomplished.

As governor, O'Malley showed compassion towards immigrants and refugees.

[elleng]

1. SO DO I!

I'm AFRAID to listen to local news these days!

THIS, however, may be good; we can discuss!

Montgomery County moves ahead with plans to scrap high school finals.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/montgomery-county-moves-ahead-with-plans-to-scrap-high-school-finals/2015/11/16/9f911aba-889e-11e5-be8b-1ae2e4f50f76_story.html

[Koinos]

2. I'm probably with the teachers on this.

But it bears a closer look.

[elleng]

3. Just heard, on the news, he's getting some flak for this,

and a mayor, don't know where, said she/they WILL welcome refugees. Will look for where.

HERE, Baltimore!

'Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake — who has identified increased immigration as one of the keys to growing Baltimore's population — directly contradicted the governor's call. "I hope that refugees from Syria will look to our city as a potential place to call home," she said.

Meanwhile, Hogan was also taking flak from his right flank.

Del. Patrick L. McDonough, a Baltimore County Republican, decried Hogan's statement as too weak.

"The governor is leaving the door open on these refugees," he said. "My position is zero tolerance – not to permit them to come in under any circumstances."'

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-hogan-refugees-20151117-story.html

[Koinos]

4. Good for Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake!

She's doing the right thing. It is time to turn up the heat on Hogan, especially if his position leaves some room for accepting refugees in the future.