Gov. Martin O'Malleyis a lame duck, so we can't refuse to re-elect him. His "flush tax" will affect people of all incomes, as will his gas tax, which will affect not only drivers but transportation costs on all goods. While we can't do anything about our out-of-touch governor, our legislators in Annapolis can be voted out of office. Some of them have been in office way too long anyway, but if they just choose to rubber stamp the governor's proposals instead of cutting the spending and corruption, they should be tossed out on their collective ears. Just remember who voted to increase your cost to live in this state.

Craig Garfield, Ellicott City