Comment: ‘They understand responsible government’

Readers commented most this week on Patch stories in Carroll County about county budget talks, , a county decision , Starbucks coming to Eldersburg and a woman’s calling .

Budget Talks: County FY13 Expenditures to Include Takeover of More State Costs "The school system is run by the county, including hiring decisions, why wouldn't we budget for it?" - Jeffrey Fiske

Starbucks to Replace K Bank in Eldersburg "I think this will provide a good meeting point. While the Safeway Starbucks is convenient while shopping, it really does not have the atmosphere to hold a meeting or to just hang out and catch up with friends." Michele Field

Exploring Issues in Eldersburg: What's Missing? "We need a place for our older kids to go, like the . It is a GREAT concept, but it still needs lots of help to finish. In the past few years we have lost our indoor soccer field, kids party places (Fun Quarters & Gym Jam), bowling alley, mini golf and movie theatre and we need them back! How about turning that eye-sore of a mall into a big indoor activity center!!" Donna Morlock

Board Votes 3-2 Against County Airport Expansion "Congratulations to Commissioners Rothschild, Frazier and Shoemaker. They understand "responsible government". Shame on Commissioner Roush for saying that since taxes have been collected, the money should be spent regardless of whether or not the actual project makes sense. ‘Extra’ taxes can always be put back into the federal government's general fund to help eat away at our $13 trillion and growing deficit." John Ilg 

  “Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Education1st”