This and That

Just a few things on the front of mind:

• The SUV Surcharge was put to bed yesterday, proving that every so often common sense does prevail.
  
  
• There is another reason to oppose HB625. The referendum provisions in the bill require only a plurality of the vote to implement any system. Theoretically, we could have a situation after a referendum that leaves 64% of the voters opposed to the winning system. That will only create more problems than
  
  
• Delegate John Leopold has been published twice in recent weeks; not by any county-based paper, but the DC Area's Gazette Newspapers. The pieces, both curiously co-written with Democrats, deal with redistricting and property taxes.
  
  
• This morning's snow event north of Baltimore reminds me why I am glad I never pursued meteorology as a career.
  
  
• After the Terps loss in Raleigh on Tuesday night, they need to win two out of the last four games to finish .500 in the conference. While that shouldn't be a problem, this team has been so inconsistent recently that nothing is for certain. The Terps may make the tournament, but expecting them to make a serious run at the Final Four is expecting too much.
  
  
• While it may be still cold, and there may be wintry weather on Sunday night, take solace in the fact that spring is nearly here: Orioles pitchers and catchers report tomorrow!