NEWSPAPER UPENDED FOR MISCONDUCT, LYING

Just who is it that seems to think there’s some kind of relationship here that does not exist? That was your source, Mr. Hartley. I trust you aren’t “fearful;” I read you tempting another lawsuit —one that will break you, at that. Playing lawyer as you have journalist, once again you were factually self-handicapped.

I’ve been learning law for a different kind of game. It’s no publicity stunt, nor clinical insanity, nor predatory Internet fantasy, but very dangerous indeed. If nothing else, you certainly understand this. What two words introduce your every column? Pick the hatchet back up. En garde.

HARTLEY — TOO LATE, YOU PUBLISHED HIM

An unsuccessful run for office, a suspended law license, a criminal offense: nothing gives you the right to say as you please without consequence. Your personal disapproval is not a basis for privilege. Your influential position does not place you above the law. You know all of this already, so why must I remind you? Under your direction, Mr. Marquardt, these offenses are progressively emboldened. It’s " a sign of the times and unfortunate ." You’re a malicious defamer, grooming another.

JARROD WANTS TO BE YOUR END

The judicial penalty for my misconduct was $500. What of yours, Marquardt? What of yours, Hartley? How long can you prance on others, so high and mightily, your hooves smeared with tar? How dare you?

Much like a life, what is the price of a name? Are these even two different questions? Your counsel just wants to chat? How dishonorable were your intentions? Did you dismiss him? Get serious. Whatever piece of you Tanko took , that was only a skirmish. You’re not ready for this war.

So wipe your dirty brows, but before you check your hands—is it blood, or just sweat?—know this: protests of “Chilling Effect!” are no salvation when you set yourselves on fire.

Jarrod W. Ramos

May 3, 2012

THE LIFE OF KINGS

Mr. Hartley is better than you ! He even got a law school education, just to save you $5. With him representing himself, he maneuvered against the government for you. The point was how the county treats regular people (you). Never mind The Capital paid him for this, or that they still have to battle for free copy service (free information costs a car trip)... did you know that was his lawsuit? It was the lawsuit of Only Eric Hartley . He was the plaintiff himself in his suit he was. For you.

Mr. Lundskow can do whatever he wants . He encourages the free flow of ideas except when he doesn't. Debate and discussion are all good, except when he says so. What does he base that on? Basically whatever he wants. It's tough work being Judge Nick. He doesn't want you smearing The Capital's name . They've built a brand on doing whatever they want, like obdurately injuring people's reputations.

Mr. Marquardt views news subjects as targets , and The Capital is his shotgun. He fills with glee when he strikes down another asshole. Just ask John Greiber. Some targets are easy and some targets unclear. "Shoot it anyway," he says, "I want it dead!" He hates it when civility and decency get in the way of his fun. He does it for the victims , even when “She wants to be alone.” He'd tell you his "personal animosity" has nothing to do with it, though he doesn't even know what that is. So don't be a killjoy.

OPEN SEASON That's the life at 2000 Capital Drive, from one generation to the next. They're so sure their own shit doesn't stink, they feel their sewage bill should be paid by the people of Annapolis. When their guilty consciences catch up to them, the people pay for that too . They call themselves an important watchdog, but who watches the watchers?