Brian Murphy

I know being a Republican ideologue in a blue state like Maryland takes some fortitude. But upon reading some of Brian Murphy's few specific proposals as to why he should have been the Republican gubernatorial nominee instead of Bob Ehrlich, I have to question why he would want to lead a government in the U.S.A. ( "The Maryland GOP can win," Nov. 29.) His most specific proposals require a country where firearms are widespread, where abortion is illegal and where immigration is not a problem.

Brian R. Murphy, a Social Security Administration senior technical adviser and Army veteran, died Friday of cancer at Gilchrist Hospice Care in Towson. The lifelong Hamilton resident was 59. The son of a Baltimore Life Insurance Co. regional manager and a homemaker, Brian Robertson Murphy was born in Scranton, Pa., and raised in Hamilton. He attended Northern High School and later earned his general educational development diploma. Mr. Murphy studied biology at Morgan State University before enlisting in the Army in 1974, where he served with the 82nd Airborne and attained the rank of sergeant.

Brian Murphy's analysis of Warren Buffet's position on paying higher taxes misses the larger point Mr. Buffet was making ("Raising taxes on the rich won't cause them to flee," Aug. 29). The practical and reasonable response to our country's deficit situation is a combination of reduced spending and increased taxes. Only through both can we reduce the deficit significantly and ensure a stable economy that allows us to make the kind of investments we need in order to create jobs.

Brian Murphy's analysis of Warren Buffet's position on paying higher taxes misses the larger point Mr. Buffet was making ("Raising taxes on the rich won't cause them to flee," Aug. 29). The practical and reasonable response to our country's deficit situation is a combination of reduced spending and increased taxes. Only through both can we reduce the deficit significantly and ensure a stable economy that allows us to make the kind of investments we need in order to create jobs.

On October 23, 2005, GRACE (nee Swift); beloved wife of the late James W. Murphy; devoted mother of Robert J. Murphy and the late Janice Ann Murphy; grandmother of Brian Murphy. Friends may call at Gonce Funeral Service, P.A., 4001 Ritchie Highway, on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where services will be held on Thursday at 11 A.M. Interment in Glen Haven Cemetery.

I've just recently started reading your paper on a regular basis and have come to the conclusion that you are just as biased as so much of the other news media. That's nothing new, and we smart people out here read a lot of different sources so we can be well informed. The race for Maryland governor has been covered extensively by The Sun but certainly not thoroughly or honestly. It's obvious by your total lack of coverage on the Brian Murphy campaign for governor that you understand he is the better Republican candidate over former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., otherwise you would jump at the opportunity to help split the Republican vote.

BOYS LACROSSE Player of the Year Luke Raab Fallston The senior paced the Harford County champion Cougars to a 12-4 record before the team fell to eventual 3A-2A champion Hereford in the North semifinals. The Salisbury-bound attackman was a prolific scorer, finishing with 54 goals and 25 assists on a potent Fallston attack that included Pat Mull (13 goals, 74 assists) and Andy Thrasher (49, 6). "He's very intense and very passionate about the game," Fallston first-year coach Ryan Arist said.

Capital News Service reporter Stacy Jones reports from Crofton: Republican gubernatorial challenger Brian Murphy says he'll give former Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. his endorsement -- but only if he's willing to accept it. "He's made it pretty clear that he doesn't want much to do with me," Murphy said after conceding the GOP primary to the former governor. "Of course I thought I was the better candidate, but somebody's got to beat [Democrat Martin] O'Malley. " The Sarah Palin-endorsed tea party favorite conceded the primary late Tuesday after nearly three hours of waiting anxiously for the votes to be tallied.

Making her first incursion into Maryland politics, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stirred up the gubernatorial race Wednesday with an unexpected endorsement of Republican businessman Brian Murphy in his long-shot primary challenge against former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. The former Republican vice presidential nominee, popular among GOP voters even as she polarizes the wider electorate, has spent the 2010 election cycle endorsing congressional and...

The stink of seafood wasn't the only thing hanging over the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake this year. The recession loomed, too, personified by one Earl De Vincentz . Retired from the Baltimore City Fire Department, now a corrections officer at Eastern Correctional Institution, De Vincentz planted himself at the front gates of the annual Crisfield political fest so he could have a word with the men who would be governor. The 65-year-old got the ear of Martin O'Malley as the Democratic governor and his electric-green entourage strolled in. The guards got a 2 percent pay cut last year, no raise this year and expect to have to take three to five unpaid days off next year, De Vincentz complained to O'Malley.

I know being a Republican ideologue in a blue state like Maryland takes some fortitude. But upon reading some of Brian Murphy's few specific proposals as to why he should have been the Republican gubernatorial nominee instead of Bob Ehrlich, I have to question why he would want to lead a government in the U.S.A. ( "The Maryland GOP can win," Nov. 29.) His most specific proposals require a country where firearms are widespread, where abortion is illegal and where immigration is not a problem.

Capital News Service reporter Stacy Jones reports from Crofton: Republican gubernatorial challenger Brian Murphy says he'll give former Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. his endorsement -- but only if he's willing to accept it. "He's made it pretty clear that he doesn't want much to do with me," Murphy said after conceding the GOP primary to the former governor. "Of course I thought I was the better candidate, but somebody's got to beat [Democrat Martin] O'Malley. " The Sarah Palin-endorsed tea party favorite conceded the primary late Tuesday after nearly three hours of waiting anxiously for the votes to be tallied.

Making her first incursion into Maryland politics, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stirred up the gubernatorial race Wednesday with an unexpected endorsement of Republican businessman Brian Murphy in his long-shot primary challenge against former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. The former Republican vice presidential nominee, popular among GOP voters even as she polarizes the wider electorate, has spent the 2010 election cycle endorsing congressional and...

The stink of seafood wasn't the only thing hanging over the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake this year. The recession loomed, too, personified by one Earl De Vincentz . Retired from the Baltimore City Fire Department, now a corrections officer at Eastern Correctional Institution, De Vincentz planted himself at the front gates of the annual Crisfield political fest so he could have a word with the men who would be governor. The 65-year-old got the ear of Martin O'Malley as the Democratic governor and his electric-green entourage strolled in. The guards got a 2 percent pay cut last year, no raise this year and expect to have to take three to five unpaid days off next year, De Vincentz complained to O'Malley.

I've just recently started reading your paper on a regular basis and have come to the conclusion that you are just as biased as so much of the other news media. That's nothing new, and we smart people out here read a lot of different sources so we can be well informed. The race for Maryland governor has been covered extensively by The Sun but certainly not thoroughly or honestly. It's obvious by your total lack of coverage on the Brian Murphy campaign for governor that you understand he is the better Republican candidate over former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., otherwise you would jump at the opportunity to help split the Republican vote.

BOYS LACROSSE Player of the Year Luke Raab Fallston The senior paced the Harford County champion Cougars to a 12-4 record before the team fell to eventual 3A-2A champion Hereford in the North semifinals. The Salisbury-bound attackman was a prolific scorer, finishing with 54 goals and 25 assists on a potent Fallston attack that included Pat Mull (13 goals, 74 assists) and Andy Thrasher (49, 6). "He's very intense and very passionate about the game," Fallston first-year coach Ryan Arist said.

On March 18, 2008, ROLAND C. MURPHY; beloved husband of Mary V. Murphy (nee Erline); devoted father of Donna Hofmeister, Terence and Brian Murphy and the late Jeanne Murphy; loving grandfather of Derek Brown and Brendan and Katherine Murphy; loving great-grandfather of Eva Brown. A funeral service will be held at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Saturday at 10:30 A.M. Internment Parkwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5-8 P.M. Memorial contributions to the Department of Disabled American Veterans, 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD 21201 will be appreciated.