Wicomico County Public Hearing on Sprinkler Systems Set

On Tuesday, February 1st at 6pm the Wicomico county council will hold it's first meeting in February at the GOB. They will conduct a public hearing on mandating sprinkler legislation for all new construction in Wicomico county. This legislation originated with the feds, was passed down to the states, and now the county. The county has an option to adopt this legislation or opt out.

 

This is meaningful and important that you come out and voice your opinion.

 

This legislation would increase the cost of new housing by a MINIMUM of $10,000 to put it in a 1,300 sq foot home. Plus $4.500 to upgrade the water lines to the road to the new house to get the pressure you need for the sprinklers system to work. And must be in the NFPA 13 D standers. Which is a fed. law that the Fire Marshall office must use when they inspected the system.

 

• If you live out side off town limits and have a well and will coast 2x's as much.
• If you do have a fire, your electric goes out and the system will not work then.

 

Perhaps it would be an easier to digest a mandate of a housing cost increase if we weren't experiencing a historical housing market depression.

 

All home owners have the option to put in their own sprinkler system currently. We do not need additional government mandates that increase costs, kill jobs, and further depress the housing market.

 

Here are some links on sprinkler legislation to give you some back ground. Google the web for 2009 International Residential Building Code and Or MFPA 13 D to see what you need to have for this law.

 

Please come out to this public hearing and voice your opinion on more building costs and regulations in Wicomico on Tuesday, February 1st at 6pm at the GOB in Salisbury, Maryland and ask the county to opt out!

 

This agenda (attached) was faxed to me because Wicomico county has not updated their website, with a current agenda.

 

Thank you,

Julie Brewington
Maryland Society of Patriots
410-251-8884

In-Depth Political Analysis

"Rep. Michele Bachmann gave a rebuttal for the Tea Party, and she is a natural on camera. [She looked to the side the whole time.] Either the cue cards were in the wrong place or she was keeping an eye out for illegal immigrants the whole time."

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Jimmy Kimmel

Libertarian Response to the State of the Union

On Real Respect for the Constitution

by Ron Paul

I am pleased that the Constitution has received a lot of attention in recent weeks, thanks to the tea party movement. The 112th Congress kicked off with a reading of the Constitution on the floor of the House. It goes without saying that Members of Congress should have read the Constitution many times, and should continue to study it.


Citing the particular clause of the Constitution that authorizes newly introduced legislation is a reasonable suggestion, yet in reality it will do little to restrain unconstitutional growth of the federal government. We have had such rules in the past and no benefit came of it.

The laws that are passed reflect the preferences and personal agendas of those in charge. For too long those agendas have expanded government at the expense of personal liberty, regardless of which political party was in charge. This expansion of government clearly violated the Constitution, yet it was always argued that this or that program somehow conformed to that “living” document.

By misinterpreting the general welfare clause, the interstate commerce clause, and the “necessary and proper” clause, Congress has justified every conceivable expansion of the federal government. Congress also has misinterpreted the 14th Amendment and legislated as though it had repealed the 10th Amendment. Sadly, Congress has also systematically abdicated its prerogatives and responsibilities to the executive branch over many decades.

The Official Spin On Top-Secret Government Programs?

Lies, Lies, and More Dirty Lies!

63 Documents the Government Doesn’t Want You to Read

By Jesse Ventura and Dick Russell

"The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them." – Patrick Henry


Fifty years ago, even before the dubious reign of Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon, we the American people knew our government was dishonest. Politicians can act anonymously, in secrecy, and behave unethically. In 63 Documents the Government Doesn’t Want You to Read, Jesse Ventura – Navy SEAL, wrestler, actor, governor, TV personality, and bestselling author – embarks on a pursuit for truth to unveil what our government is doing behind closed doors. "I’ve put together this book in the same spirit as the WikiLeaks’ disclosures – to reveal the truth." Ventura explains. "It’s become crystal clear that our democracy has been undermined from within and it’s been going on for a long time." This collection is actual government data; written examples of criminal activity that Ventura hopes will inspire or infuriate readers to "wake up and start demanding accountability [from guilty government figures]."


In 63 Documents, Ventura divides the facts into five sections. In each section, he discusses the scandalous behavior and gives an energetic, no-holds-barred approach to each topic:


Section #1: Links between past government perpetrations and today’s political agendas. Such as the CIA’s Secret Assassination Manual: "Maybe they should change the name to the CIA’s ‘secret first degree murder manual.’ How is that we are allowed to kill other people if we’re not in a declared war with them?"


Section #2: Delves into a series of government, military, and corporate secrets. Many veterans of the first Gulf War suffer adverse health conditions, yet the government denies the validity of Gulf War Syndrome. "What’s it going to take for our leaders to consider the real cost of these endless wars?"

Section #3: A history of "shady" White Houses. Including an internal war "between Nixon and Richard Helms, director of the CIA... Time and again, the CIA thumbs its nose even at presidents. So who runs this agency if the president doesn’t?"

Section #4: The truth about the terrible events of Sept. 11, 2001. "The question that’s haunted me from day one is, how come the world’s biggest military superpower was somehow oblivious to rogue airliners in American air space for more than an hour?"

Section #5: Examines the War on Terror. Such as the CIA’s destruction of detainee torture videos, "which makes you wonder what else is being covered up."

History has shown it is impossible to enforce accountability and honesty from inside the government. Jesse Ventura is a strong advocate for any source acting as a check on governmental integrity – including WikiLeaks, which he considers heroic: "I say let the chips fall where they may as WikiLeaks puts the truth out there...WikiLeaks is exposing our government officials for the frauds that they are." Similar to his previous New York Times bestselling book, American Conspiracies, the latest research and commentary in 63 Documents the Government Doesn’t Want You to Read sheds new light on what politicians are not telling you – and why it matters. Jesse Ventura implores all Americans to challenge unnecessary secrecy; government leaders will show greater ethical consideration in the future if we remove their masks today.

The Calpino Files: A Most Contentious Congress?

Ever since the tragic events in Tucson, there has been constant chattering debate over our political discourse. There have been complaints about the war imagery, inflammatory statements and heated rhetoric. This culminated in the mixed seating among congresspeople at the State of the Union. While politicians and pundits on both sides accuse and apologize for our poisoned political discourse, they have forgetten two things. First, the majority of Americans are not tuned in to it, aren’t aware of it and don’t care. While the TEA party movement has brought a lot of people into the circle of political interest, most Americans still know more about American Idol and the Super Bowl than they do about the issues politicians squabble about. Second, it has been a lot worse in the past.


The problem with our current political discourse is not its language. Analogies, metaphors, and colorful expressions have always been used to articulate the passions of people who want a say in how they are governed. That is to be expected as long as people have a say. The more disconnected or powerless people feel, the louder they feel they need to be. People want to be heard because government is the only entity that can can legally use force to ensure compliance and people want to be assured that power is used responsibly and in accord with their ideals. Whether they are TEA party people in America or protesters in Egypt or Tunisia, the heart of man yearns for liberty and justice and will only accommodate oppression for so long.

A Fun Post on Progressive Delmarva

Fellow blogger and all around good guy Two Sentz, alerted me to a post that was generating some interesting comments over at Progressive Delmarva.

My campaign committee is working on T-Shirts.

Muir Boda

What Really Happened

"At the state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao, they served lobster. Which meant that for once, Joe Biden wasn't the only one wearing a bib."

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Jimmy Fallon

In-Depth Political Analysis

"Even though President Hu was only in Chicago for two days, by the Rahm Emanuel standard, he was able to establish residency and can now run for mayor of Chicago."

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Jay Leno

How Would I Vote? - Health Benefits for Elected Officials

I support Ordinance #2135.




If Elected City Officials wish to have Health Care coverage through the City of Salisbury I believe they should pay for it. Since the position is considered part-time, it should follow the City’s policy for part-time employees. I certainly understand that many council members put in more than part-time hours yet the position is classified as part-time.

The other part of this issue is compensation. The salary for City Council members is $10,000 a year, the City Council President is $12,000. The Health Insurance is valued at approximately $7,500, making that Council Members’ salary with benefits $17,500 and $19,500 for the President. This causes an unfair difference in compensation and the issue as a whole needs to be addressed in a rational and fair manner.

I am also of the opinion that public service is not about the benefits or salary, it is about service. Salary and benefits should not determine whether someone decides to serve or not. If that is the case, then those individuals are serving or running for the wrong reasons.

However, the controversy that has come out of this is focused on the manner in which this issue was presented. I feel it should have been looked at in a more practical and respectful manner.

What Really Happened

"There was one really awkward moment when Hu found out that Obama was a Nobel Peace Prize winner and, out of force of habit, tried to have him arrested."

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Jay Leno

What Really Happened

"At the state dinner for Chinese President Hu Jintao, Hu opened a fortune cookie that said, 'You will lend us another trillion dollars.'"

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Conan O'Brien

How Would I Vote? - The Fire Boat

As the issue stands now, I would not vote in favor of this boat. Mainly because the boat that is being considered would be better suited for Crisfield. Even though it is Stimulus money, I do not think it fiscally responsible to accept grant funds that are borrowed.

I do not disagree that we need a new fire boat and one that is suitable to our situation. We are the second busiest port in Maryland and there is quite bit of fuel that travels up our river. However, I believe there are other options that cost less and we should be looking at those.

How Would I Vote? - Linens of the Week

I oppose this for many reasons.




First, the unkown costs that are potentially associated with clean up is not a risk worth taking. The hopes that grants will be available to help offset the clean up costs, is not a guarantee as the $14 Trillion National Debt should be a big warning sign.

Second, he who makes the mess should be the one to pay for the clean up. Sticking the taxpayer with the bill and responsibility is unfair.

Third, is the issue of disposition after the property is cleaned up. The government just handing it over for free, no matter who the organization is, is not the right thing to do.

I do believe Habitat for Humanity is a great organization and if they want the property they should acquire it on their own, not as a pass through from the government after taxpayers have cleaned it up. Don’t get me wrong, I think charity is a great thing, I just don’t believe government should be in the business of forcing taxpayers to donate properties to non-profits and churches, especially after taxpayer funds have been used to fix a property up.

Bottom line: government should have no role in this property other than ensuring the environmental clean up is done, the property is safe and that the transaction between private parties is free of fraud.

Great Libertarian Quotes

"A little government and a little luck are necessary in life, but only a fool trusts either of them."

P. J. O'Rourke