Has anyone seen any of these people, over the past week? While nearly 500 members of law enforcement and other emergency personnel, from all over the States of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Massachusetts could be found, these folks seem to have disappeared from the face of the earth. A Senator from Delaware called and offered any and all resources to find Sarah Haley Foxwell. While 3,000 to 4,000 volunteers showed up at the request of Sheriff Mike Lewis, none of these people could be found. These are the people we elected to office, to write laws, to protect us from the evil that is Thomas James Leggs, Jr.
Although our local, county and city politicians are not responsible for writing legislation at the state and federal level, they are responsible for the safety and well being of the citizens of Wicomico County and the City of Salisbury.
Updated: Five of our local representatives responded to the horrific events of last week.
Joe Holloway, Wicomico County Councilman, was at the Perdue Stadium as a regular citizen concerned about Sarah Haley Foxwell. He wasn't giving a thought to his political position, he was there to offer any assistance needed to find this child.
Terry Cohen, City Council Member, attempting to celebrate the holidays with family, has been and is still in constant communication with people in the community. Not as a politician but as a concerned citizen and mother.
Stevie Prettyman, County Council Member, attempting to celebrate the holidays has also been in constant communication with members of the community. Again, not as a politician but as a concerned parent and member of our community.
Jim Ireton, Mayor of Salisbury, hospitalized due to a fall, immobilized due to compound fractures of his foot, called to make inquiries.
John Cannon, County Council Member, was at Perdue Stadium on Christmas Day. He too was there as a concerned citizen and not a politician otherwise, we would have known he was there. (My apologies, John)
We invite these elected officials to let us know if we are wrong, we'll make the correction. Just shoot me an email directly at so we can confirm it is actually you making the statement. If I'm wrong, I'll say so.
jd3140@gmail.comWHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THE REST OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS?Of all our elected officials, only five were capable of putting politics aside and take time away from their family and holiday events to inquire and express concern. This is a very sad statement. This is a statement that will be remembered, especially during the upcoming November election.
Our dimwit of a Governor, while making necessary budget cuts, found it reasonable to cut $369,000 from the Sex Offender Program. Couldn't he find somewhere else to cut, like MDOT, SHA, DGS, or other departments? Maryland has some of the best paved roads in the country yet he opts to cut Public Safety, specifically the Sex Offender Program. I guess as long as he is safe he doesn't give a rat's ass about anyone else. Gotta make those cuts. God forbid he cut something like the budget for the Governors Office or one of the many feel good programs.
As Mike Lewis stated Friday night on WBOC "this case screams death penalty". I and many more agree 100%. However, our dimwit Governor thinks otherwise. If he had his way no criminal would ever be threatened with capital punishment in this state. He and his bleeding heart supporters would prefer the taxpayers warehouse these animals, while law abiding citizens and victims pay the price for their crimes. I got news for O'Malley, Sarah Haley Foxwell paid the ultimate price for your cuts and bill against the death penalty. Our community is paying the price. All citizens of the State of Maryland are paying the price.
On March 26,2009 the Maryland House of Delegates approved a bill requiring specific evidence of guilt if the death penalty is sought. The same bill was passed earlier by the Senate, and the governor supports the legislation. Calling it a "step forward," Gov. O’Malley indicated he will sign the bill, limiting capital cases to those with biological or DNA evidence of guilt, a videotaped confession, or a videotape linking the defendant to a homicide.
T.J. Leggs was not caught on video nor did he record his heinous act(s). We were told repeatedly that he would not cooperate so it's not likely Mike Lewis or any other member of Law Enforcement, including the FBI, got a video taped confession. The only thing we have to rely on is solid forensic evidence, if we are to seek the death penalty.
In a March 26, 2009 interview with the Washington Post, Del. Patrick L. McDonough (R Baltimore County)said
"You have cleverly and successfully killed the death penalty in Maryland," who argued that the bill's restrictions are so strict that prosecutors will not be able to bring capital cases. See the article
HEREThis summer when all of these politicians show up at the Tawes Crab & Clam Bake and are campaigning locally, I hope everyone remembers Sarah Haley Foxwell. While they are telling you whatever it is they think you want to hear, only to get your vote, Remember, it's your vote, use it with extreme prejudice.
UPDATE: We have been advised that John Cannon and Bill McCain were at Perdue Stadium on Christmas Day.
I won’t be surprised if Salisbury mayor Jim “Hope & Change” Ireton requests a tax increase in his first budget. What I will be interested in hearing is his justification.
Jim’s a good guy. Unfortunately, being a good guy is no substitute for leadership. When city employees are permitted to trample on the property rights of Salisbury’s residents and business owners, is it any surprise that the city’s economy is failing?
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