Questions Second Amendment focus

Editor,

Like the choking cloud of pollen that descends upon Delmarva every otherwise-perfect May morning, a cloud of confusion has enveloped our Worcester County elected officials just as we enter our first new-normal busy season.

It seems that the Worcester County sheriff and several of his colleagues on the county commission wish to start a local fan club chapter for their most cherished among U.S. Constitutional amendments, the second.

Now, I know we all have our personal faves — am rather partial to the 19th, myself — but, according to the U.S. and Maryland Constitutions under which they serve, all amendments are created equal.

These officials have sworn under oath to uphold both the aforementioned documents and the laws of the State of Maryland. All of them, without fear or favor.

The current kerfuffle is merely performative political theater, designed to rile up the already-agitated masses. It accomplishes nothing of substance locally, and sends disturbing mixed messages to the vast array of visitors who contribute to much of the county’s tax base.

We trust that, in the interest of those they serve, our elected officials will set aside this drama and focus on keeping both “from heres” and “come heres” safe, sane and successful. After all, that’s why y’all were elected, remember?

Sharon Dorsey
Ocean Pines