Media should be focusing on shooter’s arrest Re: “P.C. blinders hobble Trayvon reporting,” March 29
The attacks on Trayvon Martin’s (or anyone else in a similar situation’s) reputation in the media are disgraceful and disrespectful to his memory and his mourning family.
These attacks reflect the same kind of racial profiling and stereotyping that led to his death and then protected his killer from investigation and arrest.
Trayvon’s killer, George Zimmerman, still hasn’t been arrested. The focus of the media and our public officials should be on getting justice for Trayvon and addressing the dangers of racial profiling in our society.
Alfred O. Taylor, Jr.
Arlington
County residents will not get final say on casino
Re: “Md. Senate approves gambling expansion,” March 28
While we don’t yet know whether Prince George’s County is going to become the gambling destination of the Washington metropolitan region, we do know this: Prince George’s voters will not get the final say on the matter.
While the idea of a local vote by Prince Georgians on whether to host a casino might be enough to sell wavering politicians in Annapolis who are on the fence, let’s be clear: voters statewide will decide if slots ring and dice roll at National Harbor, Rosecroft or even the Boulevard at Capital Centre.
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office opined that it is unconstitutional to allow Prince George’s voters to trump the will of voters statewide on whether the county hosts a casino. Quite simply, that would violate the principle of “one man/woman, one vote.” No matter what politicians say or how creatively the bill sponsors try to “guarantee” a local vote, that vote would not survive a challenge in court, plain and simple.
Those of us in Prince George’s County who oppose one of the wealthiest and best educated enclaves in the shadow of the nation’s capital succumbing to gambling as its major industry and largest private employer must face the facts with our eyes wide open. The ballot box won’t save us!
Arthur Turner
President,
Coalition of Central Prince George’s County Community Organizations
Bobby G. Henry, Jr.
Managing partner,
Henry & Associates Attorneys At Law, LLC
Speed cameras are all about revenue, not safety
Re: “Speed cameras bring in extra dollars for P.G.,” March 16
With D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray proposing the addition of more speed cameras in his 2013 budget to boost revenue, the public needs to be reminded that the cameras are being used to enforce unreasonable speed limits to bring in extra dollars rather than to enhance safety. Were safety the real concern, there are alternative means to control speed than cameras.
Speed cameras are adversely affecting some groups more than others, such as low-income senior citizens who can’t remember where the cameras are located.
Charles M. Bagenstose
Upper Marlboro
