Concur! I do like the concept of the dungeon. If the LoCo BoS wants a higher salary for the members, then let's vote to make it a full time job and forbid them from having outside employment. As for salary, the Secretary of Defense, Mr. Austin, makes about $176,000 and change, not countin…
None of these events even come close to meeting the definition of a hate crime. We have littering which is uncalled for and definite damage by high winds. Once again, certain people are overreacting. Personally, I would donate to a camera fund but I don't want tax dollars used for it. Whe…
Public money equals public disclosure. I think there are members of the LCSB who are concerned about being sued if the full version of the report is released. As for this attorney-client business, if we can declassify federal documents through redaction, we can surely do some redacting an…
Reston, Fairfax, and Wolf Trap are short drives. LoCo needs to stop spending on "nice to have" stuff and focus on making the lives better for all of the citizens, not just those who love the arts. In the good old days, the wealthy were "patrons of the arts" and funded up and coming artist…
I think Middle School 14 is just fine. Perhaps, given the sensitivity levels in LoCo and Northern Virginia these days, we should do like NYC and just number the schools and be done with it. Last thing I want to hear about in 20 years is someone finding out that the name Watson has sort of…
If inflation is 8%, how are project costs 15-20% higher? Schools need to stop spending funds on nice to do and touchy-feely nonsense and focus on those skills that will make young people either ready for college or ready to enter the work force. We need to spend more on technical skills (…
As my old martial arts instructor used to say, "always do your very best to get away from the situation, but if you can't, make sure there is only one person to tell the story when law enforcement arrives." Back when I was coming up in Texas, law enforcement tended to side with the victim…
Back when the BoS was going through that nonsense about wanting a unionized PD that worked for the County Administrator, who, by the way, works for the BoS, and specifically the Chair, I spoke at the public hearing. My three minutes boiled down to this. "I've lived overseas and in numerou…
Dragon commented on Loudoun Supervisors Shoot Down Last-Minute Board Raises
Concur! I do like the concept of the dungeon. If the LoCo BoS wants a higher salary for the members, then let's vote to make it a full time job and forbid them from having outside employment. As for salary, the Secretary of Defense, Mr. Austin, makes about $176,000 and change, not countin…
Dragon commented on Belmont Cemetery Vandalism Spurs Calls to Action on Hate Crimes
None of these events even come close to meeting the definition of a hate crime. We have littering which is uncalled for and definite damage by high winds. Once again, certain people are overreacting. Personally, I would donate to a camera fund but I don't want tax dollars used for it. Whe…
Dragon commented on Attorney General Seeks Subpoena for School Sexual Assaults Independent Report
Public money equals public disclosure. I think there are members of the LCSB who are concerned about being sued if the full version of the report is released. As for this attorney-client business, if we can declassify federal documents through redaction, we can surely do some redacting an…
Dragon commented on Loudoun Supervisors Add Loudoun Arts Center, Southern Service Center to Capital Plans
Reston, Fairfax, and Wolf Trap are short drives. LoCo needs to stop spending on "nice to have" stuff and focus on making the lives better for all of the citizens, not just those who love the arts. In the good old days, the wealthy were "patrons of the arts" and funded up and coming artist…
Dragon commented on MS-14 No More: School Board Approves New Name for Dulles North School
"has some sort of negative connotation..." Apologies.
Dragon commented on MS-14 No More: School Board Approves New Name for Dulles North School
I think Middle School 14 is just fine. Perhaps, given the sensitivity levels in LoCo and Northern Virginia these days, we should do like NYC and just number the schools and be done with it. Last thing I want to hear about in 20 years is someone finding out that the name Watson has sort of…
Dragon commented on Georges Mill Farmer to Run for Loudoun Chair, Against Party Politics
Oh yes, and good luck to the young man running for office. Who knows how it will turn out!
Dragon commented on Supervisors Question School Board Sexual Assault Report Vote, Budget Request
If inflation is 8%, how are project costs 15-20% higher? Schools need to stop spending funds on nice to do and touchy-feely nonsense and focus on those skills that will make young people either ready for college or ready to enter the work force. We need to spend more on technical skills (…
Dragon commented on Loudoun Murder Suspect Enters Insanity Plea
As my old martial arts instructor used to say, "always do your very best to get away from the situation, but if you can't, make sure there is only one person to tell the story when law enforcement arrives." Back when I was coming up in Texas, law enforcement tended to side with the victim…
Dragon commented on National Association Names Chapman Sheriff of the Year
Back when the BoS was going through that nonsense about wanting a unionized PD that worked for the County Administrator, who, by the way, works for the BoS, and specifically the Chair, I spoke at the public hearing. My three minutes boiled down to this. "I've lived overseas and in numerou…