And did anyone from the Sun ask Mr. Ehrlich how he would pay for the increased film tax credits? Did anyone from the Sun ask Mr. Ehrlich what rapid transit would do to already existing congestions and gridlock? Did anyone from the Sun mention to Mr. Ehrlich that none of this garbage lives up to his claim to have "new ideas?" In fact, has anyone from the Sun ever bothered to challenge him on his assertions of leadership when he was Governor, or is the Sun just going to continue to be pulled down the path that ol' Bob is leading them down?

(From Julie: Yes, reporters continue to ask those questions. Also, commenters, please don't be afraid to use your real name.)

Why would anyone even consider expanding Metro or light rail? Has anyone who keeps proposing this actually taken a ride on any of those systems? This past winter the Metro Subway was basically out of comission for weeks after our snow storm. Trains are constantly breaking down or delayed. Elevators for the handicapped are always out of order. Maybe Martin should take a ride on either system, say about 10 PM. I am a rider for 10 years and can say that we shouldn't even consider one extra project until we can manage our small metro projects that we have.

I think Mr. Ehrlich's goal is to entice movie makers to make more films in Baltimore. This would cause more jobs. It would also help the service industries in the area as actors will need a place to eat, sleep, entertain themselves etc.

Also didn't the Sun endorse O'Malley last election?

Good to see Steve Lebowitz of Annapolis is alive and well.
Don't you have some fake Ehrlich twits to send out?

There are SO MANY directions this discussion could go - I will choose just one example of the partisan divide that bogs down our state. Anyone remember how terrible O'Malley and the MD House & Senate thought slots were during the Erlich years??? As soon as O'Malley gets elected, they all start singing a different tune. I would guess that as soon as Erlich is re-elected, the hacks in Annapolis will start the partisan gridlock all over again.

Why is that? How does any elected official sleep at night knowing that they use the good people in this state as pawns in their political chess match. What happened to doing the right thing for the people - regardless of party?

No wonder the Tea Party is gaining so much momentum. I just fear that they may go the same way in the end. Will they have the courage to do the right thing? Or will they succumb to the 'EASY' thing that they have learned from their predecessors. Where's Robert Frost when you need him?

No money is needed to fund the film tax credits. If a film shoots in MD they will get a creidt on yaxes for money spent, if not they wont. Money comes from money the film spends. Many other states have this and that is why they ard kicking MD's ass. GA has more films slated to shopot there this year that Los Angeles. It would be nice if I could actualy work in the state I own my home in!

Gov O'Malley was right to cut the MD Film Industry. Why should tax dollars continue to be used to help filmakers portray Baltimore in such a negative light? Oh that's right, Ehrlich spent the 2006 campaign trying to convince voters The Wire was real life.

Please bring back the film incentive money.
There is a wonderful , talented, crew base here and we are struggling to make ends meet in this economy. We don't want anything for free just a right to get back to making films here at home. We are proud of our work in the past and want to continue to showcase all the beauty and diversity of Maryland. Hollywood has stated that Maryland has 90% of the locations they are looking for!!

Has anyone forgotten that Bob Ehrlich, who won the 2002 Maryland gubernatorial election campaigning against high taxes, proposed a 57% property tax hike and a business tax increase only fifty-seven days after his inauguration? That was just a warm-up for the following year, when Mr. Ehrlich raised taxes by $2 billion, as the Republican-friendly Maryland Taxpayers Association reported.