Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, based on his comments at the 32nd Annual Civil Rights Breakfast, seems to be setting himself up to be the next Che Guevara, who is revered by some as a heroic idealist and revolutionary dedicated to justice. His call on the public to fight against the Trump administration “in every sense of the word” is totally reckless, dangerous and inflammatory. His comment that President Donald Trump and the Republicans seek to “eliminate all of our existence” is downright ludicrous and as stated in the recent editorial was irresponsible (“Our leaders should know their words carry weight,” Nov. 7). I think he believes the election of a socialist mayor in New York is a call to rebel and wants to show Trump what a tough guy he is in Baltimore. And that could backfire quickly.
Most politicians in Maryland are trying to avoid the deployment of the National Guard in Baltimore, and “Che” Scott sends Trump almost an invitation to send them in with his irresponsible challenge to fight on. Any resultant bloodshed on the streets of Baltimore will be on Scott’s hands. His irresponsible behavior will rule out any hopes for governor he may have in the future.
— Stas Chrzanowski, Baltimore
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