Wow thanks for saying nothing "Kamenetz"

Whole lot of nothing.

The same 18 year old who administered this vicious beating was also arrested and charged with assault for an incident in the exact same McDonald's and the geniuses in charge of public safety dropped the charges. No wonder Baltimore and it's surrounding areas are such a mess.

Agree with all above!! Kamenetz - you're a fine politician....you've learned to use a whole lot of words to say nothing at all. Of course it's a reflection on the community. for exactly the reasons Kathy said... C'mon!! The attackers are 18 and 14!!! Children!!! They are a PRODUCT of the community. This is disgusting!!!

How can this idiot say this is an isolated incidence and doesn't reflect Rosedale or Baltimore County. Does this ass know how dangerous the highschool has become? That McDonalds was like south central on the weekends at night. Kamenetz I suggest you get in your car and take a ride through some of the best parts of Rosedale (Garden Village, etc.) and get a clue about what's really going on.

JB, I'm with you, Ms. Thoms is a hero in my book.

Is Kamenetz a word in a foreign language that means "doofus" in English?

I hope the feds take this one on as a hate crime (which it obviously was, whether what these 2 cows hated about the victim was that she is white or that she's transgendered...or, hmm, maybe both?)and the 18 year old at least does some serious federal time. No parole in the federal system. They beat this woman until she was on the floor seizing, for heaven's sake! And ever single employee who was there that day should get the sack.

The man said a whole lot of nothing. Just means everyone can go back to being rednecks and haters.
These low-lifes should get the book thrown at them. The whole school system needs sensitivity
training and to start teaching people to respect other human beings. It has to start with the kids, the parents are lost causes. God help us all.

I'm in good company. Now these are my kind of people. Leave it to a politician who is an expert at pandering. The problem is these people are smarter than that.

What kind of spin is Chief Johnson going to put on this? I remember he said we are as safe in Baltimore County as we were in the 70's.

I guess that is why street cops call headquarters the puzzle-palace.

Everything in the county is a deal; land deal, plea deal, lets make a deal, a good deal if you know the right person.

The great thing about reading the true voice of the people, is that no politician is going to pull the wool over their eyes. Apparently Kamenetz doesn't know who he is dealing with.

Its time to build new jails. Keep the death penalty. New Gang laws.Make Violence offenders serve all and more of their time. Will our gut less Maryland government do what needs to be done?

I really don't understand what the previous comments are talking about. Kamenetz says he was appalled. So was I. He says we all have a role to play in creating a better society. Seems pretty clear to me-- once again I agree. He says that he believes the Police Chief and State's Attorney will do a good job. Their record speaks for itself. And most importantly, he suggest that it's how we act in our daily lives that sets examples for others. Seems pretty clear to me that he was disgusted by what happened. Patch clearly has a handful of people who voted for another candidate and want to play the election every day. Come on people, give it a break.

Good for you Nolan. I thought I was on another planet when I read some of these comments. You left out the fact that Kamenitz said the beating didn't reflect the community-- some of these people disagree-- they are insulting all of the hard working people who live in Rosedale-- shame on them. The best part is Buzz talking about "deals" after he ripped the county off for a quarter of a million dollar buyout to leave the police. He's living high on the hog talking about deals. What does the TV commercial say???? Priceless.

Why do you guys even comment on these morons?? They wake up angry. They go through the day angry. They go to bed angry. They aren't worth the effort. Did they see the decent people who showed up at the rally last night speaking out against the violence? Buzz and his bomb throwers-- what a group.

Gotta love Kamenetz - both a day late and a dollar short with his feelings on the matter
You'd think a Democrat like that would have been all over this last week.
Waiting until after the support rally last night to say something meaningless. That's typically Republican strategy - The "OH WAIT I really need to say something here?"

Buzz has an axe to grind. He was fired by the County.

Oh my gosh, people - leave Buzz alone. It doesn't matter what his employment status is or was...he has an opinion and is entitled to express it. Just like everyone else. The real issue isn't Buzz...it's the so-called 'humans' who viciously attacked another person and what is going to be done about it.

Because your Union saved you. The same Unions you complain about.

We need politicians who are more like Teddy Roosevelt or Gen. Patton and not like Mr. Rogers.

This issue was over what these women/girls thought was a "man" in the ladies room. While there is never any reason for such violence, a negative reaction is somewhat expected. This event highlights was I think is a fundamental issue in revoking the "don't ask don't tell" rules in the military. Would you feel comfortable in the bathroom - essentially - with someone of the opposite sexual orientation? Not me.

Gary - you chose the perfect words! 'Sexual Orientation'! ORIENTATION! Exactly! The person in question defines themself as a woman. She uses the bathroom that she feels most comfortable with. She's not going in to pick up other ladies. Do you propose we have bathrooms for straight men, straight women, gay men, gay women, transgender men, transgender women? Do you really think that everyone is always attracted to everyone else of the opposite sex?

Diane, I think, and I may be wrong but many times say at the ball park during a sporting event and the restroom lines are very long women will use the men's room and vice-versa.

Then you have situations when a parent of a small child may have to use the other gender's facilities.

For anyone to imply that this issue somehow negated the brutality of this crime is a stretch.

None of the people involved are angels by any stretch. However I don't condone the severe beating. I would however like to know what occured before hand that may have sparked this if anything or if it is just todays disrespectful kids.

How about this...It is not the severity of punishment that acts as a deterent, it's the certainty of punishment that acts as a deterent. the only way to make this stop is to make sure that every violent criminal is hunted like a dog. Then when captured there are no plea deals, no good conduct time and no parole for violent crimes. Start sending this message - We WILL catch you and you Will be punished. We WILL each and every time. Speaches and rallies are not intended to make a difference. They are intended to pacify the masses while avoiding the hard work of making a difference. Let's face facts. We have a death penalty in many states but murder continues. Because the "certainty of punishment" component does not exist. I know that there are witnesses. They are shown on the security cameras watching. Arrest them and hold them until they co operate. We all must wake up every day with the conviction that this will not stand. Until then none of us are safe.

If any woman sees a man in the ladies room, how does she know that the intruder is just preferring to be a woman and is not some pervert in woman's clothing. Any man in drag, should look for a unisex private toilet or hold his water until he is able to find private quarters. I myself would take great exception to some man lurking in a rest room and perhaps assaulting my wife. Considering the number of perverts on the loose, I would not like one of them in drag in the men's room either. I amy be sexist, but if the sign says men or women, that is what it means.

Bill, I would say your concern is a valid one. I would also say that as a civilized society when anyone witnesses what they perceive is potential criminal conduct the proper response is to call the police.

The only exception would be in a life or death situation where an immediate intervention is called for. That decision would have to be made by the person who is witnessing such an event.

I think if you view the video you will find your answer and I also think you might agree this is outside the realm of the actual facts as we know them.

"civilized society" In Baltimore City and, now, bleeding into the county, this is a joke. Civilized people know the difference between right and wrong and understand that there are consequences for their actions. Sociopaths are clueless about all of that. So you just keep voting for Democrats. Then buy a full-body kevlar suit.

Harlan I spoke with both of my pinkies pointing in an upward position.

I would say that you hit the nail on the head, prodigiously-lee