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On the article Guns, Cash Stolen from Ray Rice’s Reisterstown Home
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On the event No. 31 Cheerios Car, Orioles Bird To Visit Timonium ShopRite
scott morton
11:37 am on Monday, April 29, 2013
ReplyCant believe I missed it! Yes, Cheerios switched to #31 this season after sponsoring #33 for several years. Probably an old stock photo.
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On the article W. Seminary Avenue To Close—Temporarily
scott morton
9:32 am on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
ReplyThanks for clearing that up. I saw that sign and was surpised that us local folks or our HOA didn't get anything in the mail regarding the closure. Looks like a minor inconvenience only.
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On the article First Candidate Files For Eleventh District Primary
scott morton
1:26 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Reply"which includes the Lutherville-Timonium area" An area that seems to be forgotten by all of our Delegates from Pikesville.
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On the article Maryland House Passes Gun Control Bill
scott morton
3:52 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
Steve, you are correct that it was not mentioned in the debates. I would argue that it was never an issue as the right to bear arms for the purpose of self defense was assumed at that time.
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On the article Maryland House Passes Gun Control Bill
scott morton
12:57 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2013
Cornell, I think the bill uspets me because it targets the responsible gun owners, not the underlying causes of gun crime. I do not know what could be added to a law that would solve the problem of gun violence. Straw gun purchases are illegal, cocaine, heroin, meth, etc is illegal , possesing a firearm during the commission of a crime is illegal. It is probably a safe bet that the guns used in most violent crimes (street crime) were not purchased legally. So where do they come from? They are stolen or purchased by someone who can pass a background check and then illegally sold to a criminal. The fingerprinting and training aspect of this bill is described as an effort to curtail these straw purchases but I suspect that a violent criminal can and will find a way to circumvent this. (think more home and commercial burglaries or even international trafficking) I personally believe that the causes of gun crime are so socially complex and no additional laws passed can alleviate it. The entire bill is a cop out in my opinion because the discussion of what is the underlying cause of violent crime is one that our leaders do not want to have. If this bill works as our leaders claim it will, I will be first to say "well done" My suggestion? Be involved in your community, volunteer to be a big brother or mentor to the kids that have been born into a cycle of violence and drugs. Find worthwhile charities. I know my opinions will not sway the debate but I offer them because you asked!
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On the article U.S. Education Secretary Returning to Baltimore County for Gun Control Town Hall
scott morton
9:55 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2013
ReplyPlease keep us posted on the time, I would like to get to this meeting.
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On the article Huff Wants Buffer On Protests at Schools
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On the article Poll: Majority of Marylanders Want Stricter Gun Laws
scott morton
9:02 am on Thursday, March 14, 2013
ReplyIs it possible to see what questions were asked? I check the Goucher website but coudl not find them.
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On the Blog Post Zirkin: Baltimore Sun Article 'Junk He Said-She Said'
scott morton
8:18 am on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
ReplyHe called out the Sun. Better watch his back. That bunch can be vindictive if they want to go after someone.
scott morton
2:21 pm on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Don't know the details on this incident but there are some good products that allow secure storage of guns (especially handguns) and also allow quick access by the owner. It is my opinion that there should be extra security for firearms other than just a locked residence. Burglaries arent that rare of an occurrence.