Maryland has had governors who have left the state prosperous and free. Now we've got Martin O'Malley, who in six short years has given us higher taxes, casinos, speed cameras, is attempting to dump pension costs on the counties, and finessed a billion-dollar budget shortfall. Oh, yes, and he's given us gay marriage, too, no matter what actual Marylanders think about it.

Certainly, the governor doesn't care what citizens think. He's likely already ordered up his "O'Malley for President" buttons. Good luck, governor! Just one question: When are you leaving?

John Heasley, Ellicott City