I'm not in the crescent like you but I live in AA county. Also, I manage a shopping center in PG county, Marlborough Village. Down 301 just a bit from Bowie. Due to my job, I am often in that area.
I've read your lament and while I can't say what I'd do if I lived somewhere else, I certainly understand your rage. I'm sitting here in my kitchen on a lovely Fall day full of this same rage.
Some have mentioned why the Governor hasn't spoken, not that I want this creep on my TV. But I *do* think it's time for the citizens of this state to take SOME action. What, I don't know.
How about beginning with hints on how to avoid being a victim? It's a damn shame but I think advice to avoid standing too long in one place, ie to present a moving target, might be a start. I'm also furious that late last week the police ASSURED us that school children are safe.
I guess what I'm saying in my rage is it's about time Maryland citizens STOP making themselves sitting duck targets. I don't know whether Maryland citizens will send their kids tomorrow. I'm thinking they shouldn't. My one and only child is grown so it's not an issue with me. But I'm starting to get real mad that they keep having press conferences without the suave-haired Glendenning showing up to what? Maybe help keep the peace? Maybe show that our government cares? This lackadaisical attitude is starting to infuriate me.