Year after year this "Free State" becomes more and more excessive in what it takes from the working citizens. Each year the state legislature and governor conjure up new ways to wear away the patience of taxpayers.

There is a point when our backs have been broken. Too bad for us that we do not consider throwing the rascals out of office.

The school system in Maryland reeks of waste, and it begins with the school administrations. Too many administrators, and too much levied on students because of educators wanting more and more and working less and less. Too much being paid for college athletic programs and not enough on academic achievement.

This is the crux of this state's financial woes.

Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael E. Buschhave been too long in Annapolis. Why can't the voters in their districts vote them out and stop the governor from further wasteful spending?

Peter J. Schap Jr., Cockeysville