Zach Sowers

Thoughts & Prayers

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Katie Sharp	@ 10:14:25 pm on September 5, 2008.
Dear Anna, Things have been so quiet lately; we haven't forgotten about you (or Zach!). I hope you and Zach's family are doing well and taking care of yourselves.
A thought	@ 03:26:03 pm on September 5, 2008.
&Prayer 4 you.
You should sue Margaret Burns for defamation	@ 03:25:45 pm on September 5, 2008.
No doubt Burns lies have damaged your reputation and cost your cause a small fortune. I don't understand whyyou haven't taken her to court.
Michelle Ingrodi	@ 08:04:46 am on August 31, 2008.
Anna! Congrats on the MBA ladybug, what a relief it must be to be finished. Shanna and I are back home for the holiday, and I can't tell you how much I just want to stay. There's no crime, everyone is so friendly, and I can walk anywhere I want to at night. I'm beginning to hate Baltimore, because the need for change is so great, but those willing to make that change happen are so few. That struggle affects me very deeply.
Adam Meister	@ 01:13:55 pm on August 29, 2008.
"A neighbor"- I want to hear more about your story. Can you email me at Adam AT AdamMeister DOT com ? I am the political examiner at Examiner.com Thanks
desk officers	@ 01:08:05 pm on August 29, 2008.
officers are at the desk for a reason and it's not because they're good customer relations reps. they're usually in trouble for something.
A neighbor	@ 10:20:05 am on August 29, 2008.
I'm sorry to inform you but another attack/mugging occurred last Saturday night in Canton in the area of Bouldin Street. A friend of mine visiting from VA was dropped off by a cab (after a night out in the square) near the house he was visiting. As the cab pulled off he was approached by 4-5 African American males who first asked him for a cigarette, then money, and finally began to beat him up. He woke up Sunday morning in an alley way at about 7am. He remembered that I lived in the area and found my home at about 7:30. He was bloody, sore and disoriented. He took a shower and some Tylenol and I took him to the police station. He was roughed up but of course not beaten to the degree of Zach. When we arrived at the SEPD, Officer Roberts at the front desk questioned him in an almost humiliating manor. It was ridiculous she actually made him feel like it was his fault rather than a VICTIM!!! I thought physically going to the station rather than waiting 2 hours for an officer to show up at my house was a more effective way to get a report written. He happens to be an Officer in the Marine Corp. and after informing this nonchalant officer- she began to listen and brought in a detective. You’d think after what happened to Zach they would take these attacks more seriously because obviously there are groups of people targeting residents and friends in the Canton area. I feel terrible that this not only happened but the way it was handled by my neighborhood police station- my friend turned to me in utter disbelief in the way in which this officer spoke to him in such an offensive tone and rolling her eyes at his statements. There were no dramatics on his part just pure facts and this officer actually asked him why he didn’t call police after the attack as if a joke to her. He had to reiterate the fact that he was knocked unconscious!- she rolled her eyes in a mocking manor. It’s truly embarrassing for the SEPD to act in such a manor. I’m totally embarrassed. My house will be on the market shortly. If you can’t rely on the police to take a mugging seriously what can you rely on them for? And if you have to be an Officer in the Marine Corps to prove credibility then we’re all in trouble. I love Baltimore and I’ll be sad to leave but when history repeats itself you can’t help but wonder if you’re next. Congratulations Anna on your continued success. I will rally for you wherever I go- you are amazing. Happy Birthday Zach. God Bless. ~Neighbor
A neighbor	@ 10:20:05 am on August 29, 2008.
I'm sorry to inform you but another attack/mugging occurred last Saturday night in Canton in the area of Bouldin Street. A friend of mine visiting from VA was dropped off by a cab (after a night out in the square) near the house he was visiting. As the cab pulled off he was approached by 4-5 African American males who first asked him for a cigarette, then money, and finally began to beat him up. He woke up Sunday morning in an alley way at about 7am. He remembered that I lived in the area and found my home at about 7:30. He was bloody, sore and disoriented. He took a shower and some Tylenol and I took him to the police station. He was roughed up but of course not beaten to the degree of Zach. When we arrived at the SEPD, Officer Roberts at the front desk questioned him in an almost humiliating manor. It was ridiculous she actually made him feel like it was his fault rather than a VICTIM!!! I thought physically going to the station rather than waiting 2 hours for an officer to show up at my house was a more effective way to get a report written. He happens to be an Officer in the Marine Corp. and after informing this nonchalant officer- she began to listen and brought in a detective. You’d think after what happened to Zach they would take these attacks more seriously because obviously there are groups of people targeting residents and friends in the Canton area. I feel terrible that this not only happened but the way it was handled by my neighborhood police station- my friend turned to me in utter disbelief in the way in which this officer spoke to him in such an offensive tone and rolling her eyes at his statements. There were no dramatics on his part just pure facts and this officer actually asked him why he didn’t call police after the attack as if a joke to her. He had to reiterate the fact that he was knocked unconscious!- she rolled her eyes in a mocking manor. It’s truly embarrassing for the SEPD to act in such a manor. I’m totally embarrassed. My house will be on the market shortly. If you can’t rely on the police to take a mugging seriously what can you rely on them for? And if you have to be an Officer in the Marine Corps to prove credibility then we’re all in trouble. I love Baltimore and I’ll be sad to leave but when history repeats itself you can’t help but wonder if you’re next. Congratulations Anna on your continued success. I will rally for you wherever I go- you are amazing. Happy Birthday Zach. God Bless. ~Neighbor
GO ANNA and LIVE ON ZACH!	@ 09:38:27 am on August 27, 2008.
GO ANNA and LIVE ON ZACH! GO ANNA and LIVE ON ZACH! GO ANNA and LIVE ON ZACH! GO ANNA and LIVE ON ZACH!
Julie Beall	@ 07:58:26 pm on August 26, 2008.
great news with the mba anna....good luck with the admissions test! and happy belated birthday zach
Jennifer and Jason in Cockeysville	@ 02:55:28 pm on August 24, 2008.
Happy Birthday, Zach!!! Our thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family, especially your beautiful bride!!!! Congrats on the MBA, Anna, and best of luck on the LSAT! Sorry haven't written for awhile; been busy with family stuff all summer, but have been keeping up with you via this website and the newspaper articles. Know that you are always in our thoughts and that you have our FULL support always!!!! Love, Jen and Jason
Jason Esterly	@ 01:10:33 am on August 24, 2008.
What's up Zach, Happy Birthday, sorry it's an hour or so late, you know me. Miss you everyday man. Peace
Brent & Mandy	@ 08:51:47 pm on August 23, 2008.
Happy Birthday, buddy - we miss you!
Jan Spinnler	@ 08:47:44 pm on August 23, 2008.
Happy 29th Zach - I haven't been on the web site since you died - I'm sorry - you and Anna are on my refrigerator and every time I open the freezer - I see you - so trust me - I haven't forgotten you and never will - I thought about you all day today - I see Mr. Anna walking Mia sometimes in the neighborhood - I miss your mom and Taylor - Anna -you're a rock and you'll make a great district atty someday!!! Take care everybody - Ashley - best wishes and happiness on your upcoming wedding - Taylor - enjoy your Senior year - I remember when you born - and Kim -love you and miss you and thinking about you especially today - love Jan
Amy Pypiak	@ 12:44:22 pm on August 23, 2008.
Happy birthday Zach!!! I miss you so much. I will celebrate your life today. Anna, hope you are doing well, miss you too!!
Ali & Brett	@ 09:55:07 am on August 23, 2008.
Hi Na, I'll give you a call today but just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and we are planning on celebrating Zach's birthday today. We love you.
Betsy	@ 11:54:32 am on August 22, 2008.
Happy early Birthday Zach (and Amy)! I will be thinking of you and celebrating you tomorrow. XoXo.
Laine and Harvey Teichman	@ 03:04:35 pm on August 20, 2008.
We are so proud of you Anna on your MBA, We know thatyou will make a great attorney Happy Birthday Zach, we will keep your light shining!
oops	@ 08:18:02 pm on August 19, 2008.
That should have been....Congrats
Robin	@ 08:06:39 pm on August 19, 2008.
Congtats on your MBA and good luck with LSAT. Happy Birthday Zach. GO ANNA GO !!!!
MOONFAM	@ 01:50:51 pm on August 19, 2008.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACH!
Russ K	@ 11:50:15 am on August 19, 2008.
Happy birthday Zach. You have a beautiful, and wonderful wife who will always be a tribute to your life. Your friends and loved ones grow with each passing day and will always be there to help and support Anna. God bless the good ones and help the evil ones to be vanquished. Oh yes, and THROW OUT the Trash! That's why we have elections.
SUPPORTER	@ 07:30:08 am on August 19, 2008.
GO ANNA GO ANNA GO ANNA Live on Zach! Not baltimore's BELIEVE Baltimore's CHANGE! Baltimore needs to CHANGE! You can always start by taking out the trash!
Leigh, Highlandtown Neighbor	@ 06:58:54 pm on August 17, 2008.
Mike and Just Wondering - bottom line is Anna is trying to make something positive come out of the horrible thing that happened to her husband, and trying to make a change in this city. Someone has to start somewhere, and the more people that know about the corrupt idiots in Baltimore's government, maybe they will think twice about who they vote for in 2010. I hope in 2 years, 5 years, even 10 years that Anna is still standing up for what she believes in and what so many of us stand behind her for. My question to Mike and Just Wondering is - why are YOU still wasting your time posting unsupportive sentiments on Anna's website? Go find a pro-Burns or pro-Jessamy blog somewhere and post there - oh wait...there aren't any because NO SANE CITIZEN OF BALTIMORE WOULD SUPPORT THEM.
Me	@ 04:42:35 pm on August 17, 2008.
Done, Done and Done. BELIEVE!
Mike	@ 11:58:03 am on August 17, 2008.
Yes, but is she going to fight for years for that to happen? That would be a tremendous waste of time and energy on her part not to mention ruin her credibility completely. "The widow with a vengence"....When is enough, enough? Chances are if Burns hasn't retracted at this point, she is not going to. So in 2 years when she still hasn't retracted, will this still be a HUGE issue? Come on Anna, your smater and better than this. Focus your energy where it needs to be and forget the naysayers and liars. If you worry about them my friend, you will never set out to accomplish what you want to, because you will always be focused on having the "retract there statements". Focus all of your heart and soul into Zach's law and forget Marty Burns. As just wondering said, Burns has a much higher power to answer to.
Supporter	@ 10:31:56 pm on August 16, 2008.
It's not a matter of just somebody disagreeing with Anna of course people are entitled to their opinion. Burns is not a random person or innocent bystander. She represents the office that was supporting Anna in court and she has turned around and wrongfully called Anna a liar and have never taken back those words of defamation even after it was proven to be false. This is a very symbolic issue and weighs quite heavily on Anna's efforts. Its absolutely insane that Burns has not retracted her statements. Burns truly is a sick person. I'm glad Anna has not let anyone discourage her. She have every right to ask for her name to be rightfully restored. Don't back down Anna!!!
Just wondering...	@ 09:54:03 pm on August 16, 2008.
Anna, have you thought about letting this go? She is not going to retract her statements or be fired. It is so sad to see you waste all of your energy on that when it should be focused on Zach's law. At this point it is clear that Marty Burns is not credible, and her retracting her statements is really not going to make a difference in whether or not people believe you. I just worry that if you keep dwelling on this people are starting to think poorly of you and that in itself is going to ruin your credibility. It is like hanging yourself. As a reisdent of Balitmore City I think it is great why you are trying to do but Anna there will always be people that disagree with you. You have to let it go and keep up the fight for what matters. Stop drawing attention to her and her statements. Focus your energy on where it should be, Zach's law. Marty Burns will have to answer to a much higher calling than the reisdents of Baltimore City. Godspeed.
Tonya Grier	@ 10:01:13 pm on August 15, 2008.
Happy B-Day Zach- I remeber how you love chocloate cake. I used to make it for you at work (Wells Fargo). I miss you dude!!
No Hurry on Burns Trolls	@ 08:58:57 pm on August 14, 2008.
We had thought to rebut today's pro-Burns petition posts, but we think she's actually achieving a very productive backfire effect. As her posts get more goofy, more of you are signing up legitimately, just because she's making her agenda more obvious in its opposition to all that is good. It's ticking off the good guys. You proper posters are the real heroes here. Check out the fab petition post today by Jess Herchenroeder! Looking forward to more troll weirdness tomorrow. Burns can't help herself, which is further support for her shoot-from-the-hip attack in the original article. Can't fathom why Jessamy keeps her around. Tossing her would be a righteous and popular move. We're getting a growing number of sources in that office who are telling us about going public with their unhappiness about Burns. Seems like some of the attorneys there are decent sorts who don't like being represented by an unrepentant liar. They also make it sound like the pro-Burns troll force is, maybe, two people. Maybe Burns and a loved one? This should be like shooting fish in a barrel. Sleep tight, loyal Zachatistas!
Jillian	@ 02:44:16 pm on August 14, 2008.
We love you Anna! Keep strong and we are all there for you! We are right behind you every step of the way! God Bless you. You are a wonderful person!!!
Go Anna	@ 12:31:25 pm on August 14, 2008.
"A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of others or improve the system they live under" -Sam Ervin, Jr.- Anna is working to do both !!!!
Russ K	@ 12:03:58 pm on August 14, 2008.
God bless you Anna. The positive vibes for you so out number those who are so jealous and evil. Let's all just start ignoring them.
BEHIND YOU	@ 08:14:02 am on August 14, 2008.
A lot... I mean A LOT of people are behind you Anna! Don't let the few that are not shed a bad light. They can do what they wish. KEEP MOVING FORWARD TOWARD CHANGE!!!!
Anna Sowers	@ 10:39:51 pm on August 13, 2008.
I have never provided Marty's private cell phone number and encouraged people to call her on it. I found Marty's phone numbers on the Internet, which is accessible to all - and not very private, and called her myself. Every email address and phone number posted on Zach's site was found using the Internet. Offensive hate messages on this site will be removed. If you want to debate, attack or be jealous of me, email me via the "email us" link above or rant and rave on craigslist, The Sun Forum, or wherever your heart desires. Or better yet, take that anger towards me and do something productive with it. I dare you to. Thank you to those that are defending on what is supposed to be a welcoming "Thoughts & Prayers" page and for signing the petition. And update will come soon. Thanks!
"Poor Marty" and her War Against Truth	@ 08:53:05 pm on August 13, 2008.
The comments that follow these marks below -- ### -- are the latest petition postings of pro-Marty trolls. They're instructive to anyone who'd like to think Burns and Jessamy possess some sort of higher moral ground. They are all classic blame-the-victim tactics, which is apparently the new mantra of their office. They remind us of the way Nazis greeted Jews arriving at Auschwitz in 1944: "Work Makes you Free." In the Burns-Jessamy regime, up is the new down, bad is the new good, and deceit is the work of God's own Angels. When you have no defense, cloud the issue. When you've brutalized the victim you were sworn to protect, tell everyone she's the bad one and then brutalize her some more. Do it all in the name of the state. Take the taxpayers' money and write your new victim's epitaph: "Yet another victim brought to you by the taxpayers of Baltimore, Maryland. She dared to call us out on our lies. She foolishly asked that we retract them. Take heed, all ye who would question the regime." Folks, don't stand for this. Call them out. Confront them. We have at least two bad actors in the State's Attorney's Office. What have they done with the moral compass that we'd entrusted to them? Rebuttals follow the diatribes IN BOLD. ### "In answer to, “If you want to voice your opinions against Anna, do it elsewhere.” The webmaster has made it very convenient to post “unacceptable” opinions by making the Sowers sites public and by inviting us to express our thoughts and make our comments. In the minds of many, Sowers has become an intolerable loudmouth, hell-bent on revenge. Her demands for an apology are juvenile. When she encouraged people to harass Burns on her private cell phone, Sowers became a predator. Lady, you can try to ignore us, but until the sites are restricted or these posts become illegal we aren’t going away. Thanks for the venue." SO A GRIEVING WIDOW-TURNED-EMERGING-ACTIVIST WHO EXPRESSES OUTRAGE OVER A SERIES OF PUBLISHED AND BASELESS "OFFICIAL" CLAIMS IS A "PREDATOR" BECAUSE SHE PROVIDES THAT OFFICIAL'S CELL # TO LIKE-MINDED ACTIVISTS SO THEY CAN JOIN THE CHORUS FOR A RETRACTION? GIMME A BREAK. "712 Zach's Law? Zach’s law will permit offenders to be charged with murder when the victim is in a “near-death” condition. Maryland is a death penalty state. What happens when the victim recovers after the offender is judged guilty and is executed? THIS IS A SEMI-ACCURATE SUMMATION OF ONE BASIC IDEA BEHIND "ZACH'S LAW," WHICH IS ONLY IN AN EARLY EXPLORATORY STAGE AND THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE IDEA STEMS FROM THE HARSH REALITY THAT VICTIMS WHO ARE PURPOSELY BEATEN WITH INTENT TO MORTALLY WOUND OR KILL -- AND WHO END UP IN A COMA PAST A CERTAIN PERIOD OF TIME -- ARE VIRTUALLY "DEAD," AND, ARGUABLY, WORSE OFF THAN DEAD. THERE ARE VIRTUALLY NO PROSPECTS FOR THAT VICTIM TO RECOVER TO ANY SEMBLANCE OF THEIR PREVIOUS LIVING STATE. THEIR LOVED ONES WILL BE IN A PERMANENT STATE OF MOURNING, JUST LIKE THEY WOULD BE IF THAT PERSON HAD BEEN "SUCCESSFULLY" KILLED. THE VEGETATIVE PATIENT WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO EXPRESS OR RECEIVE MEANINGFUL EMOTION THAT BENEFITS THEM OR THEIR LOVED ONES. ... IN PREVIOUS TIMES, MEDICINE COULD NOT KEEP SUCH A PERSON ALIVE FOR LONG. BRUTAL WOULD-BE KILLERS SHOULD BE GIVEN NO JUDICIAL BENEFIT SIMPLY BECAUSE HEROIC HEALTH WORKERS CAN GIVE THEIR VICTIMS A HEARTBEAT THAT MERELY KEEPS THEIR ORGANS ALIVE. IF THE LAWS OF THE STATE WOULD ALLOW SUCH A "KILLER" TO BE PUT TO DEATH, THEN THAT WOULD BE THE NET EFFECT OF "ZACH'S LAW." IF, HOWEVER, THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE BALKS ON THIS POINT, THEN THE ADVOCATES OF ZACH'S LAW WOULD PRESS FOR THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PUNISHMENT IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT'S MEANINGFULLY HARSHER THAN SIMPLE "ATTEMPTED MURDER." "713 The law? Comment #583 raised a very interesting question. What happens if the victim recovers after the attacker is executed? Also, how many victims in Maryland or anywhere else remained in a near-death state for 4 months. Also, how many recovered after 4 months? This sounds like it may be a dangerous law that may relate to very few victims. THE "DANGER" CHARGE IS ALREADY ANSWERED ABOVE. AS TO HOW MANY CASES THIS WOULD APPLY TO, WE SUBMIT THAT EVEN A SINGLE INSTANCE IS ENOUGH FOR THE LAW TO HAVE HIGH VALUE. IF PASSED, NO STREET THUG ARRESTED IN MARYLAND WILL EVER TAKE COMFORT IN HEARING THAT ONE OF THEIR BEATING VICTIMS WAS "SAVED" INTO A PERSISTENT VEGETATIVE STATE BY HARD-WORKING MEDICAL PEOPLE. THE INTENT TO LEVY THESE HARSHER PENALTIES IN THE WAR AGAINST SENSELESS BRUTALITY WILL SEND A STRONG SIGNAL THAT THE CITIZENS ARE FURIOUS AND TURNING ON THEM RATHER THAN RUNNING AWAY.
Robin	@ 06:04:42 pm on August 13, 2008.
Everyone needs someone like Anna on their side...oh that's right she is on everyone's side. What she is fighting for will only make things better for EVERYONE that lives, works and plays in Baltimore. I don't wish bad things on anyone, but all the "rock-throwers" that come to this site may someday benefit from the changes that Anna is fighting for. What will you say about her then???? Will you thank her????
Bethany	@ 04:55:30 pm on August 13, 2008.
I guess it will make victory that much sweeter, knowing that all of us who support Zach Sowers, have to deal with you negative rock throwers. Thanks for only making us angrier and fueling our fight for change! You all…rock.
Ramsey	@ 03:45:45 pm on August 13, 2008.
Yes, he is. He is also short. And not very bright. You cute little rock-thrower.
Rock-thrower	@ 03:21:58 pm on August 13, 2008.
Ramsey is annoying.
Bethany	@ 11:39:28 am on August 13, 2008.
PLEASE VISIT THIS WEB SITE! I just submitted an entry for Anna. www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25066703/
Heather King (Schwartzbeck)	@ 10:49:41 am on August 13, 2008.
Thanks Ramsey!!! I am going to be a better supporter and start to advocate for MORE signatures from all!! LOVE YOU ANNA!!!
Can People Not Read?	@ 10:05:58 am on August 13, 2008.
If you want to voice your opinions against Anna, do it else where. Please leave the petition site alone and allow it to be used for it's purpose. I've signed numerous petitions over the years and I've never come across one where idiots use it as a public forum to voice their opinions against the petition they are signing. You do realize you are signing a petition, and then saying you disagree with it... I guess I now see who the intellectuals who voted for Jessamy are.
Vote For Anna	@ 10:03:52 am on August 13, 2008.
www.citypaper.com/bob/poll.asp Vote for Anna as best do-gooder
Beth	@ 09:56:52 am on August 13, 2008.
Everyone should visit this website and write in to nominate Anna: www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25066703/
Ramsey	@ 09:24:30 am on August 13, 2008.
EXCELLENT POST, HEATHER! And you used your real name, like high-integrity people do. Refreshing among these anonymous rock-throwers. One thing I'd also encourage the critics to think about is that Anna has only just begun clearing her throat in trying to form up some ideas for Zach's Law. That's why its draft details aren't even public yet. The horror here is that Burns fired her shots just as Anna was testing the landscape. Low blow, Marty. Please take it all back. Go Anna, Go!
Heather King (Schwartzbeck)	@ 08:51:07 am on August 13, 2008.
To All: If you don't agree with the current petition or with what Anna is doing, then fine start your own petition with your reasons. Anna has every reason to call for both Burn's and Jessamy's jobs, they lied more then once and they WILL do it again and if that is the type of person you want defending your rights as a victim of a BRUTAL crime then so be it. But so far I can tell you I wouldn't. Anna has been brave to stand up for what she believes in. She has been advocating for stronger laws and a better city. Most people would have walked, but she didn't. She took all her pain and suffering and turned it into the most amazing fight for a better place to live. I just wish everyone could be that way, because if we were, we would have a better place to live. In December when the rulings were made in Zach's case, Anna was disappointed, but did not blame the State's Attorney or anyone else. She voiced her disappointment and just kept advocating for a better Baltimore. Then when Burn's came out and called Anna a liar, she was wrong and she OWED Anna that apology. Not only did she attempt to stop Anna in her tracks, she was determined to drag the Sower's family through the mud and WE WILL NOT TOLERATE THAT!!! The defamation alone could have cost the Brain Trauma fund thousands of dollars, all because people think Anna was a liar. So to all the people out there whom think Anna is seeking attention or revenge, I ask you to take two steps back, research this story from the beginning and then ask yourself, "Is she really looking for revenge or is she trying to save other people from going through what she went through?" Could you imagine if the justice system you pay to defend you, came out and defended the criminal who killed your husband by saying he had a pre-existing condition or he looked like a sleeping baby. Anna couldn't even identify her husband, whom she saw just days earlier, when she went to the hospital. Is Zach's law perfect, probably not, but are we??? That's why Anna needs the support to help her make this law the best law it can be. Again if you don't agree that is fine, no one is asking for everyone to conform to OUR beliefs. We are just asking that you leave these sites alone and start your own site and/or petition to voice your opinions! My final and last opinion is that Anna is my hero and I think everyone owes her a simple thank you for what she is trying to accomplish. THANK YOU ANNA FOR BEING AS STRONG AS YOU HAVE BEEN!!
So it sounds like...	@ 04:19:18 pm on August 12, 2008.
... you already had preconceived notions about Anna's latest actions before visiting this site. You were simply looking for a new way to protest. Anyone who follows this story needs to do more homework than that. The vast majority of Anna's advocacy time has been spent quietly laying groundwork for Zach's Law. It just so happens that Marty Burns made a series of recklessly inflammatory statements that weakened the foundations of Anna's platform, right when Anna was most vulnerable in trying to establish her credibility. Anna's the victim, not Marty. It's perverse that you would see Burns as some sort of innocent bystander whose false utterings should be ignored. She's the official spokesperson of the State's Attorney's Office. Is it okay with you if we like to hold such people to higher standards of professionalism than the average ill-informed naif? Marty could have retracted the statements a long time ago. She could have ended this a long time ago. Instead, her office has circled the wagons around this unrighteous behavior. At least 600 taxpayers, so far, have decided to support Anna's petition to ouster such an unprofessional "spokesperson." That's not "revenge" in the primitive sense in which you use the term. It more properly evokes a word that has gone woefully out of fashion amidst all of this yammering: "Justice."
Jeez	@ 04:09:44 pm on August 12, 2008.
First of all, these are the first comments I've left. So, again, you're putting words/actions into other people's mouths. I've only just been to the petition site today, from a link from this site. And I have not commented at all on that site. This is a big city, full of lots of people, who - GASP - all have different opinions. So, I cannot answer your question since I don't, in fact, check her sites often. I CAN tell you that what is disturbing to me about Anna's actions of late - and I am only referring to her quest to have Burns fired - is that it seems like she's ventured into seeking revenge for revenge's sake. Not to further Zach's Law, because this would've blown over and no one would've remembered the original article that quotes Burns. But Anna herself is dragging this out in a public display of revenge. Of course, I guess I should tack on at the end here that this is simply my opinion.
Just as we thought!	@ 04:05:20 pm on August 12, 2008.
So you ARE the same as the petition troll! So tell us, of all the people out there who you can disagree with, what is it about Anna's efforts that keeps you checking her sites so often?
Jeez	@ 03:58:32 pm on August 12, 2008.
Idiots. Has it occurred to you that maybe, just maybe, there are just people out there who DON'T agree with Anna Sowers's quest of revenge? And that their motivation is to voice their opinion, plain and simple?
Yes, Marty's Trolls	@ 03:43:45 pm on August 12, 2008.
Of course they're Marty's trolls. Who else would have the motive to stalk Anna's petition so obsessively if they weren't the subject of that petition? If you'd like some more words to stuff in your mouth, just ask. Troll.
Jeez	@ 03:07:52 pm on August 12, 2008.
Stop putting words into people's mouths. How the hell do you know Burns "sent trolls?" I'm seriously asking. Can you PROVE that those commenters were put to the task by Burns or anyone in her office?
"Poor Marty"	@ 12:19:13 pm on August 12, 2008.
Some of you will find this amusing.... Marty Burns, who steadfastly refuses to retract the harmful statements she made against Zach and Anna, has apparently sent trolls onto Anna's petition. They're making weird comments in the signature slots, including attacks on some of Anna's ideas for Zach's Law -- before it's even been drafted. How desperate! But the most perversely comical detail is this: After having blamed the victim in her comments, one of the Marty posters levels a new allegation against Anna, calling her a "legal curb-stomper." So in the Jessamy-Burns ethos, Burns is the real victim here. What an upside down world. God help us. What's the best defense? Get more legitimate signatures! Can we make it to 1,000 over the next week or so? Fire Burns!
Overlea Resident	@ 04:01:04 pm on August 8, 2008.
Hi Anna, Just went to the Examiner today and saw some of the comments. I can't believe these low-lifes are still getting pleasure at of bashing you. What are they doing to help this pitiful city? I feel better now. Just needed to rant. Take care
Pathetic!	@ 03:28:00 pm on August 8, 2008.
Check this out! www.examiner.com/x-284-Baltimore-Politics-Examiner~y2008m7d22-Dixon-Versus-RawlingsBlake
Katie Sharp	@ 12:25:32 pm on August 8, 2008.
Dear Anna, I hope you are taking care of yourself - I know you are busy with life in general, as well as trying to make Baltimore City a place we can be proud of again. You are an inspiration to everyone and we respect you in more ways than you could ever know.
Dawn Thornton	@ 10:38:13 pm on August 6, 2008.
"Noble of the week" doesn't even begin to cover it. Bless you, Anna - Zach would be so proud of you.
Email Jessamy's fellow Board members	@ 06:11:53 pm on August 5, 2008.
www.examiner.com/x-284-Baltimore-Politics-Examiner~y2008m8d5-Jessamy-Accepted-Political-Contributions-From-Liquor-Stores-While-Sitting-On-The-United-Way-Board Roger L. Calvert- Ferris, Baker Watts, Inc.- rcalvert@fbw.com Emerson L. Dorsey - Tydings & Rosenberg- edorsey@tydingslaw.com William H. Oliver, CPA (Chair)- Clifton Gunderson, LLP- bill.oliver@cliftoncpa.com Bernard A. Cook, Esq.- Cook & DiFranco, LLC- bcook@cookanddifranco.com L. John Pearson- Baltimore Life Insurance Company - john.pearson@baltlife.com Mary Pat Seurkamp, Ph.D.- College of Notre Dame of Maryland - mseurkamp@ndm.edu Y. Maria Welch- Respira Medical - mwelch@respiramedical.com Aris Melissaratos- Johns Hopkins University- aris@jhmi.edu Marianne D. Fishler- SunTrust Bank SunTrust Investment Services- marianne.fishler@suntrust.com Warren Green- LifeBridge Health- wgreen@lifebridgehealth.org
Answering Patricia	@ 10:20:41 am on August 5, 2008.
Patricia, No need to be a resident of Baltimore City, but bonus points for anyone who is and can say so next to their signature.
Patricia	@ 01:57:35 pm on August 4, 2008.
Do you have to be a Baltimore City resident to sign? Thank you!
are you kidding me?!?	@ 08:43:01 pm on August 2, 2008.
Good grief to be said for Dixon's "sidewalk fixing" efforts! Her priorities are crazy backwards since the last time a cracked sidewalk contributed to violence in the city was....NEVER....!
K	@ 04:16:38 pm on August 2, 2008.
I have signed the petition! I hope everyone else also takes the time to do so. I hope that Anna, Zach's family and Zach get the justice they deserve. Thoughts and prayers are with you always!
SAFE STREETS event	@ 02:36:10 pm on August 2, 2008.
This is the sort of thing I have been hoping to hear about - if anyone ever hears about this sort of gathering, would it be OK to continue posting here? I am unfort stuck in VA at work and will not make it in time tonight, but would like to know about future similar community gatherings. anything to be part of the solution
Supporter	@ 11:50:42 am on August 2, 2008.
I received the exact email response from Bill Cole.
Ramsey	@ 11:26:37 am on August 2, 2008.
All, I'm copying the below forward in hopes that some of you can attend this event tonight, Saturday. The forward was sent to us by Heber Brown, one of the prominent black ministers Anna reached out to months ago in hopes of bridging the city's black-white divide. She encouraged Reverend Brown to put us on his alert roster for events like this so that members of her group can show unity in the face of violence. Hope some of you can make it! From: Gary Gillespie > Subject: FW: Shooting Response Saturday night at 7pm > To: > Date: Friday, August 1, 2008, 11:56 AM > Southeast Baltimore Neighborhoods Hit With More Violence > > On Wednesday July 30, 2008, a young man was shot in the > corner of > Potomac St and McElderry St. > > SAFE STREETS > > Invites you to join with us in a > > Community Shooting Response > > Saturday August 2, 2008 7pm > > (We will be meeting at the corner of McElderry St and > Potomac Street) > > Your participation on Saturday evening will make a > > public statement > > Please Come...Together We Can Make A Difference > > There may be times when we are powerless to prevent > injustice but there > must never be a time when we fail to protest. -- Elie > Wiesel > > For More Information Please Contact Jerrod Lewis at Safe > Streets East - > 410.327.0414
Smart move, Michael!	@ 10:58:12 am on August 2, 2008.
Michael, Now that's the way to get the politicos moving. Put all of these folks on the record. I especially like Senator Della's response. How can we rally more of the Annapolis people into cutting the budget line for Burns' position? Strikes me as a powerful way to send a message when an elected official like Jessamy refuses a decent response....
Philly	@ 10:25:27 am on August 2, 2008.
Anna, I heard about you and all of the great work you are doing in Baltimore. You should expand your efforts to other troubled cities. I live in Philly and share the same frustrations here that you do in Baltimore, crime goes unchecked, police seem helpless and the mayor is all talk. Help the rest of us in troubled cities that the people that live in love, we need someone like you!
harold	@ 08:16:00 am on August 2, 2008.
stop wasting your time on burns. you CAN get rid of disgusting jessamy NOW. You have the momentum. GO FOR IT!
Michael	@ 09:50:42 pm on August 1, 2008.
(Following is an email I sent to everyone on the list provided below along with three responses I have received so far. I appreciate the responses from each elected official and only present them here in the interest of public knowledge.) ------------ I am taking your silence on Margaret Burn's comments concerning the Zach Sowers case as your agreement with those comments. I will vote, contribute and lobby accordingly. Thanks, -Michael Wilkes ------------ I am sorry you have been misinformed about my position regarding the comments made by Margaret Burns. I do not condone her comments in any way, shape or form. I believe all Mrs. Sowers would have liked was a formal apology and, of course, that has not occurred. Ms Burns' employer, the State's Attorney, is the only one who can dismiss her. If that does not happen then the Baltimore City Council (if the votes are there and they should be) could cut her position as public information officer from the State's Attorney's budget. Senator George W. Della 46th Legislative District 801 Light Street, 2nd Floor Baltimore, MD 21230 410-244-8400 ------------ I've not been silent. As I said in an email to Anna two weeks ago, I cannot even begin to imagine or understand all that she has been through in the last year. What happened to her husband was unconscionable and her suffering has been prolonged and exacerbated by the incredibly insensitive remarks by Ms. Burns. I know that I found the comments to be offensive so I can only imagine what Anna thought after reading Exhibit A. I do not know Ms. Burns at all, but I certainly believe that a full public apology to Anna is warranted. I know that if she were my employee, I would insist on the apology. If she were my employee, Anna would also receive my personal apology. As it is, Ms. Burns is not employed by me but by the elected State's Attorney of Baltimore City. The State's Attorney controls all hiring and firing for her staff just as I handle all personnel decisions on my staff. She has no right to tell me who to hire and fire and I have no right to tell her who to hire or fire. I know what I would do, however, if I were Burns' boss. Bill Cole ------------ Dear Mr. Wilkes: Thank you for contacting me in regard to your deep concerns with the State’s Attorney’s Office and their handling of the Zach Sowers tragedy. Please know that I agree with you that the comments of Margaret Burns are reprehensible. I have been working closely with Anna Sowers on her legislative proposals that she hopes to introduce during the next legislative session. I am hopeful that we will be able to make changes that will have a lasting impact. I appreciate your advocacy on this issue, and the time you have taken to share your thoughts with me. If I can be of assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Pete Hammen Delegate, District 46
Supporter of "Burns Must Go"	@ 04:18:06 pm on August 1, 2008.
I thought I read that online petitions were basically useless. I would hate to think that all this work Anna is doing is useless. So, I looked on Snopes. Please check if the online petition will help. If so you have my signature. If not, we need another way to get the message out. We will not stand for Burns staying.
MD	@ 01:03:03 pm on August 1, 2008.
Hello... I think the cost of living is way to high in MD period. The taxes are crazy! Having said that I do think people that live in Baltimore City are not old paying to much to live but they are getting screwed on top of paying. Shit services! Exec's running the city must be getting a chunk of money because Money (lots of it) is coming in. I don't see anything happening for whats being paid in. SAD
The latest ridiculous move by Dixson	@ 12:19:07 pm on August 1, 2008.
"Mayor Sheila Dixon kicks off Baltimore's new sidewalk improvement campaign, called "Sidewalk Sam." The mayor stands on sidewalk poured yesterday as she uses a hand float to smooth freshly poured cement in the 1200 block of S. Clinton St. (Sun photo by Kim Hairston / July 31, 2008" The story is in The Sun. I happen to know that Dixson had a crew tear up the sidewalk she is pictured with (the sidewalk was in fine condition) and then sent the repair bill to the homeowners! Good one Dixson! Way to treat your taxpayers! Dixson needs to get out of office....ASAP.
K	@ 10:30:32 pm on July 31, 2008.
First of all, I COMPLETELY agree with "Please Read," you couldn't have said it any better. Secondly, just want to let you know Anna and Zach's family that we are still supporting you and hope you find justice in the Burns/Jessamy situation. Its horrible what they are doing AND getting away with. I would also like to add that someone close to the family should write Nancy Grace or Its Your Call with Lynn Doyle. I truely believe someone will pick up this story. There are no words to describe how I feel about this tragedy and the words that came from the SAO...its pathetic! Keep up the fight! Thoughts and prayers are with you always!
He is more about the BOKEN SYSTEM!!!!!	@ 03:11:43 pm on July 31, 2008.
Isn't this nice... Locked up for a crime - in jail and you have satellite in your cell. Checl out the below article. Pathetic!!!! HAGERSTOWN, Md. -- Officials said inmates in three prisons near Hagerstown will have access to satellite television. Jon Galley, assistant commissioner of the Division of Correction's Western Region, said officials hope to have the system installed by the end of November. He said the service will be paid for with money raised through commissary sales and telephone use in the prison. It will be available to all inmates who have televisions in their cells. Galley said inmates prefer to stay in their cells when there is a variety of television programming available. He said this reduces the likelihood of gang activity and violence. Corrections spokesman Mark Vernarelli said the main issue is improved security. With inmates choosing to stay in their cells, officers will have fewer inmates to watch.
Please read...	@ 02:54:47 pm on July 31, 2008.
Funny how there is national media attention when three white teenagers brutally beat and kill a Mexican man. I am in no way condoning what these three teenagers did...I'm just pointing out how sad it is the tables turn when white teenagers are the attackers. www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/07/31/shenadoah.beating/index.html
Stacy from California	@ 12:04:35 am on July 30, 2008.
YOU ARE AWESOME ANNA!!!! God Bless You and Your Strength!
SadWithoutMySisterInMD	@ 11:27:31 pm on July 30, 2008.
May God continue to bless and inspire your movement. I hope you receive the justice that I am fighting for, for my sister as well. www.myspace.com/wherethereislife
Overlea Again	@ 04:42:26 pm on July 30, 2008.
I didn't have a lot of time, but this is what I just sent to the following: mayor@Baltimorecity.gov sterling.clifford@baltimorecity.gov CouncilPresident@baltimorecity.gov Robert.Curran@baltimorecity.gov Bill.Henry@baltimorecity.gov MaryPat.Clarke@baltimorecity.gov William.Cole@baltimorecity.gov jill.carter@house.state.md.us george.della@senate.state.md.us peter.hammen@house.state.md.us carolyn.krysiak@house.state.md.us brian.mchale@house.state.md.us All, Does anyone care? Look at: www.zachsowers.com You will see: The concerned citizens The news articles Radio interviews The petition forthcoming The Doctor and Nurses from Johns Hopkins Hospital are appalled. This is not going to go away.
Overlea Resident	@ 04:35:14 pm on July 30, 2008.
What is going on with the petition? I am ready to sign.
PATHETIC	@ 03:57:58 pm on July 30, 2008.
See the below article from WJZ. Why isn't he being killed! He killed someone. Kill him! He killed a baby!!! He got the Max 10 years!!! so he'll do 5 (maybe they will be really strict and he'll do 7) He should be killed PERIOD! (see below) Man Pleads Guilty In Child's Death In Baltimore BALTIMORE (AP) ¯ A Jarretsville man has pleaded guilty in the death of his former girlfriend's 2-year-old son in Baltimore. After pleading guilty Tuesday to voluntary manslaughter, 28-year-old Paul Highfield was sentenced to the maximum 10 years in prison. Police say Highfield beat Anthony D'Urso while he was in his care in September 2006. When the boy's mother returned from work, he was vomiting and had bruises on his stomach. He died hours later. The medical examiner's office ruled that the injuries couldn't have occurred accidentally.
HOW TO STOP MURDER (crime in general)	@ 03:48:08 pm on July 30, 2008.
Hello. The problem is the criminal's are not scared! They do not care about the system. Why because they have rights (to many rights) I'm all for innocent until proven guilty. BUT once you are found guilty or you admit to it. Well the punishment need to be a lot higher... longer, stricter jail terms... and for murder attempted murder... the person(s) should be killed!!! This is the main thing... we have to use capitol punishment more and faster... as longas there is no doubt! Do IT!!!!!! People have to be held accountable right now they are not!!!!!
Letter sent to all listed ELECTED officials	@ 10:09:37 am on July 30, 2008.
Recently the pathetic States Attorney's office of Baltimore City released untrue statements via their revolting spokeswoman, Margaret Burns. If this office wants to hold other city agencies and residents responsible for being truthful, they too should speak truthfully. Mags statements were not only untrue; they were extraordinarily hurtful for the family and loved ones of Zach Sowers. After being victimized by four low life animals, they were further victimized by the very people employed and paid to represent them. The Sowers family and all Baltimore City residents deserve better. My husband and I are educated, tax paying Baltimore City homeowners. We live, work and play in Baltimore City! Baltimore needs us - on many levels - and if you don't recognize that fact we can and will move to the burbs in a heartbeat! The Baltimore City States Attorneys office exists to prosecute offenders and represent victims - it's time to clean house and get effective professionals who are capable of doing their job! FIRE MARGARET BURNS - AND JESSAMY TOO!!!!!!
Leigh, Highlandtown Neighbor	@ 08:57:54 am on July 30, 2008.
Just emailed all those people AGAIN. Nobody responds. This city is a disgrace. Don't give up Anna, we won't give up either!
Reminder	@ 08:35:36 pm on July 29, 2008.
Email every single one of these people and tell them to fire Margaret Burns (The dictator of the SA office) mayor@Baltimorecity.gov sterling.clifford@baltimorecity.gov CouncilPresident@baltimorecity.gov Robert.Curran@baltimorecity.gov Bill.Henry@baltimorecity.gov MaryPat.Clarke@baltimorecity.gov William.Cole@baltimorecity.gov jill.carter@house.state.md.us george.della@senate.state.md.us peter.hammen@house.state.md.us carolyn.krysiak@house.state.md.us brian.mchale@house.state.md.us
Michael	@ 06:16:34 pm on July 29, 2008.
Great point "Frustrated County Resident." As a resident of the city, I always put forth the point to my county friends that you need to look at these things as regional issues... because you do!!!! It's ridiculous that they will not even respond to you. Just like the city school system, they just want your $$$$$, not your advice or comments. Baltimore needs to clean house!
Frustrated County Resident	@ 06:11:02 pm on July 29, 2008.
Every time I try to contact City Hall I am told that as a resident of Baltimore County I have no access to voice my concern to the Mayor. Never mind the fact that I work in Baltimore City, dine in their restaurants, visit museums and theatres in the city. Do they want County residents to spend our money only in the County? So much for the idea of "the Greater Baltimore Metro area!"
Michael	@ 04:49:49 pm on July 29, 2008.
I've written my representive Robert Curran twice and have yet to even receive a response!!! It's amazing to me that these elected officials feel they can just stonewall us. They are sadly mistaken... keep it up! Also, Dixon has failed to respond to a single question I've raised. You gotta wonder. I guess things are worse than we thought when the first response from the elite in Baltimore is to hide. They are cowards.. they have no honor. No wonder this city is in trouble. They do not deserve your respect anymore.
Today's e-mails to Burns, Jessamy and Dixson	@ 03:24:51 pm on July 29, 2008.
Anna Sowers was this week's Washington Times NOBLE. She deserves this title more than anyone in Baltimore. Finally, she is getting recognition. I'm surprised and saddened that she can't get recognition from YOU THREE, her Baltimore city "officials." At least Washington DC is supporting her! Ms. Jessamy--Read below to see what the Times thinks of your plea agreement! Noble [-] Anna Sowers, for her extraordinary efforts to honor the memory of her late husband who was beaten to death outside his Baltimore home by young thugs.. On June 1, 2007, Zach Sowers, 27, a part-time graduate student, was walking to his home in Baltimore's Patterson Park neighborhood. After meeting friends at a nearby bar, he was accosted by Travyon Ramos, 16, who knocked him unconscious. Ramos then stomped him while four accomplices waited nearby. Meanwhile, Zach's wife Anna, visiting friends in Chicago, knew something was wrong when she could not reach her husband on his cellphone. Anna flew back to Baltimore and found Zach at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Zach Sowers never recovered from the brutal beating and succumbed to his injuries on March 25. But before Zach died, Baltimore prosecutors cut a deal with the hoodlums who robbed and beat him: Martin, Jeter and Price agreed to testify against Ramos. They received 30-year prison sentences, with all but eight years suspended (meaning they become eligible four parole in four years). Ramos pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted murder and robbery and received 40 years in prison, making him eligible for parole in 20 years. Anna Sowers believes these sentences are woefully inadequate for the perpetrators of such a horrible crime, and she is absolutely right. Anna is lobbying the Maryland General Assembly to toughen penalties on criminals who leave their victims in permanent vegetative states, something that can be tantamount to a death sentence. She has spent much of the past year raising money to pay Zach's medical bills. For her courage and dignity in the face of a horrible personal tragedy, Anna Sowers is the Noble of the Week.
Bethany	@ 01:59:46 pm on July 29, 2008.
Now we know who posts negative comments on this blog - Ms. Marty Burns herself! (Or, perhaps, Ms. Jessamy also) After listening to the Ed Norris show yesterday, we can confirm what we already suspected--Burns is lying, deceitful, shady, unethical, unprofessional and downright incompetent. What the hell is she doing in office? Ms. Jessamy -how long will you allow this to go on? SHAME on you. The spotlight is on you. We are all waiting. Ms. Burns - we will not go away. The media will not go away. Anna—we continue to stand by you!
Russ K	@ 01:19:52 pm on July 29, 2008.
Please contact your City Council rep. and demand an investigation of the SAO and Jessamy.
behind you all the way	@ 12:19:57 pm on July 29, 2008.
I just listened to the podcast and I am at a loss for words, what jawdropping revalations though I really shouldn't be surprised considering Burns' remarks about Zach's case. Burns needs to go and as far as Jessamy goes, we all need to vote for change during the next election.
Baltimore Magazine	@ 11:55:13 am on July 29, 2008.
Baltimore Magazine seems to be "in the tank" with Jessamy. The August 2008 issue features her in a glowing article by Kris Antonelli, titled "Standing Pat." It is a a classic spin job. Contact Baltimore Magazine to express your concerns, and to suggest the magazine include a story about Zach.
Heather	@ 11:30:25 am on July 29, 2008.
I just listened to the Norris show - that was an amazing interview. Has anyone written an iReport on CNN concerning this matter?
Help	@ 10:31:58 am on July 29, 2008.
Someone has to get 60 Minutes to do an expose of Jessamy and the SOA. According to the info that Page brought out yesterday the lies and corruption would shock anyone.
Michael	@ 05:31:09 pm on July 28, 2008.
Page's appearance on the Norris show just now was pretty enlightening!!!! The stench of rot emanating from the SAO is becoming impossible to mask. Continue to email and fax your representatives. Jessamy needs to go, period.
Patricia	@ 04:03:37 pm on July 28, 2008.
Dearest Anna, I continue to wish that you receive the justice you deserve. May God Bless You and stay with you in your fight against these heartless humans.
Anna	@ 02:26:54 pm on July 28, 2008.
Page Croyder, former Assistant State's Attorney under Jessamy, will be on the Ed Norris show (105.7 FM) at 4:30 today to share info about that corrupt office.
Katie Sharp	@ 08:13:49 am on July 28, 2008.
Dear Anna, My family and I were (and still are) outraged over Patricia Jessamy's statement given right after the rally. This is so frustrating, but we will keep on fighting with you (and for Zach).
Me	@ 12:47:36 am on July 27, 2008.
I just watched that video again.. for the first time since the funeral. My heart aches for you, Anna. The tears just stream down my face still. I'm so proud of you. Zach is so proud of you. I miss him, I know you do too. Your strength just astounds me. Love you.
Confidential Source	@ 03:31:14 pm on July 25, 2008.
They have to make "deals" everyday for their clients with Jessamy. The reason the Sun may have put that in there is that I just (unconfirmed)heard that Burn's husband is on the Editorial staff of the Sun.
Fells	@ 03:18:46 pm on July 25, 2008.
Well duh...what do you expect from someone who defends criminals ...ok, ok ALLEGED criminals, every day? Yes, yes I know that someone has to do it (because I am sure that someone will fire back about Constitutional rights, blah blah blah)- but their firm website makes murder and violent crime seem oddly OK. Check it out on www.meadandflynn.com.
Russ K	@ 02:36:35 pm on July 25, 2008.
If you are as upset as I by Margaret Mead's defense of BURNS in the Sunpaper her email is mmead@meadandflynn.com. Ms Mead: I am nauseated by your defense of Margaret Burns. The "woman" viciously attacked a victim that she was supposed to be helping. As a taxpayer in Baltimore City (are you?) I am embarrassed and ashamed that my money goes to pay the exorbitant salary of that non Baltimore City taxpayer. I don't care if she is right most of the time. This time she was outrageously wrong and has caused serious injury and damage to a person she is being paid to help.
Larry King viewer	@ 01:30:48 am on July 25, 2008.
An email was sent today to the producers of The Larry King Show on CNN suggesting they do a show on the beating death of Zach Sowers. I also sent the link to this website.
Adios ladies!	@ 09:02:57 pm on July 24, 2008.
Ditto and Amen to "Keep up with the Pressure" By Brian written down below. Awesome Rally today Anna--you rock! City hall can not handle your pressure so keep pressin and pressin hard! Jessamy and Burns should prepare for early retirement because I am behind ANY and ALL efforts to get them OUT OF OFFICE NOW!
harold	@ 08:47:35 pm on July 24, 2008.
Stop wasting time worrying about Burns. There is enough evidence to impeach Jessamy. And forget about the Sun helping. We need OUTSIDE, NATIONAL MEDIA attention! It is within our grasp to shine a light on these vermin and get rid of them NOW, before they do further damage to Baltimore.
Keep Up With the Pressure	@ 08:45:54 pm on July 24, 2008.
"I have learned over the past several months anything I, or individuals in my office, say or do in reference to the Zach Sowers case will in all probability be misstated, misquoted, misrepresented, misinterpreted and/or misunderstood," Jessamy said. "Knowing this, I therefore decline to make any statement regarding past, current or future events related to this case." Well, here are my words: I have learned over the past several months anything you or individuals in your office say or do in reference to the Zach Sowers case will be full of double-speak, cowardice and lies. Knowing this, I therefore will make it my mission to make sure as many people as possible vote against you in the next election and that your past and future failures be made clear to anyone who will listen. You should be ashamed but you have to be human to have those higher level emotions. Enjoy your last term as an elected official, Brian Czarski Patterson Park
I just sent this to The Sun's reporter from today's article:	@ 07:58:34 pm on July 24, 2008.
Ms. Harris, I'd like to take issue with a quote you included at the end of your article about the Zach Sowers Rally at the Mitchell Courthouse today. You included a quote that read: "...Burns was just doing her job, explaining to the public why prosecutors agreed to the terms of the plea deal for Zach's attacker, Trayvon Ramos." How could you let such a misinformed comment go by without further clarification? She [Burns] was not just "explaining to the public why prosecutors agreed to the terms of the plea deal for Zach's attacker..," she was out-and-out LYING. All of the statements Burns made in the Exibit A article are factually untrue, unless you have access to more information that has not yet been released by the SAO. Using that random quote from a passerby at the end of your article serves to present this issue as though it is a matter of opinion, or that their are two equal sides in this debate. There are not. Facts are facts. I urge you to interview Ms. Burns and Ms. Jessamy and have them reveal the evidence they have available that shows that Zach could have had an "existing condition" or that he looked like a "sleeping baby" when he arrived at Hopkins. Short of that, you are doing nothing more than continuing the disinformation campaign being waged by the SAO. Thank you, -Michael Wilkes
People everyone needs to email	@ 07:06:40 pm on July 24, 2008.
mayor@Baltimorecity.gov sterling.clifford@baltimorecity.gov CouncilPresident@baltimorecity.gov Robert.Curran@baltimorecity.gov Bill.Henry@baltimorecity.gov MaryPat.Clarke@baltimorecity.gov William.Cole@baltimorecity.gov jill.carter@house.state.md.us george.della@senate.state.md.us peter.hammen@house.state.md.us carolyn.krysiak@house.state.md.us brian.mchale@house.state.md.us
Rose	@ 06:02:22 pm on July 24, 2008.
I also wrote to Burns, Dixon and Jessamy about this situation. This is not the first time I have emailed them. You have my support.
Michael	@ 04:37:45 pm on July 24, 2008.
I meant to say "with or without." sorry! We can take this on ourselves. It's not just up to Anna, it's up to us!
Michael	@ 04:32:33 pm on July 24, 2008.
Since Burns wasn't there this week, let's do it again next Thursday at NOON again! Without without Anna, we can certainly all get together and shout for 30 minutes! Bring a sign!
CITY	@ 03:52:45 pm on July 24, 2008.
This whole thing just shows how much they all really care! Politicians for the most part don't. They have there PR going for them... but when it comes down to it its just what they can get out of something. Something needs to be done about this pathetic process!!!!!!
My e-mail to the three after Jessamy's news release	@ 03:47:26 pm on July 24, 2008.
Ms. Jessamy, Ms. Burns, Ms. Dixson, I am so appalled and outraged with your lack of action and consideration towards the Zach Sowers case. You should be ashamed. Seriously. Ms. Jessamy--the statements you issued through today's news release are weak. I interpreted your words, as I suspect many others will also, as being cowardly. Surely, you must have something more to say. Frankly, your news release scared me. If that is the way you look at the citizens of Baltimore, well, then I think we all better move out. I don't feel confident in you, in Burns or in Dixson. If your "leadership" style continues, well, then I think ALL OF US are in big trouble. Your news release showed us that we don't have anyone in this city to turn to when we need help. Freighting! Please reconsider, apologize and do the right thing. Scared and sad, Bethany
JESSAMY	@ 03:46:38 pm on July 24, 2008.
Why can't presure be placed to have her fired. This is not the type of person that should hold that office! She should resign or be forced out. If enough people and the people are able to get some of the powers that be behind this... She should be able to be forced out! and she should be. BURNS should have been gone! Now Jessamy should be on the chopping block as well. I do agree with Michael a lot of officials need to go... changes need to happen at all levels and really get people in these positions that want to help the law following people!
Michael	@ 03:31:25 pm on July 24, 2008.
Jessamy IS a coward. There are so many officials that need to go during the next election cycle, and Jessamy is at the top of the list! What a joke. She is dirt.
Jessamy is WEAK!	@ 03:27:18 pm on July 24, 2008.
"I have learned over the past several months anything I, or individuals in my office, say or do in reference to the Zach Sowers case will in all probability be misstated, misquoted, misrepresented, misinterpreted and/or misunderstood," Jessamy said. "Knowing this, I therefore decline to make any statement regarding past, current or future events related to this case." Her quote above shows how much of a coward she is. She CANNOT be re-elected in 2010. We can't have a COWARD running the prosecution for this city!
B. Wood	@ 02:49:50 pm on July 24, 2008.
Great job today! I came down on my lunch break; I've been following this through the website and by emailing news outlets, and hopefully after today people will start taking notice!
Heather M	@ 11:03:49 am on July 24, 2008.
See you at noon! Good luck, Anna.
THE COMING PETITION	@ 09:53:02 am on July 24, 2008.
Want to remind everyone that we're also planning an online petition for this effort. Stand by for instructions as soon as they're ready! ;-)
Betsy	@ 08:59:12 am on July 24, 2008.
Goodluck today Anna. I wish I could be there. Sending positivity and strength to you!
Can't wait NOON	@ 08:22:53 am on July 24, 2008.
Already told my boss I would be out around lunch time for a few hours. People need to show up in force!!!!!!
Ramsey	@ 02:44:27 am on July 24, 2008.
I'd like to recommend a key talking point for anyone who gets a media opportunity in front of the courthouse today.... Many people believe an "apology" has already been offered and that we're just whining. But a close inspection of Marty Burns' apology reveals that it's a fake. We're calling them on a fraudulent gesture. Looking forward to seeing all of you in the median strip between the two courthouses at noon today! It's time....
Tomorrow!	@ 11:50:42 pm on July 23, 2008.
Be there or be square!
Ali Gers	@ 11:17:46 pm on July 23, 2008.
Good luck tomorrow 'Na. I love you.
email sent to 60 minutes	@ 06:13:19 pm on July 23, 2008.
To: 60m@cbsnews.com I am writing to ask that you look into covering a story out of Baltimore, MD. It involves a man named Zach Sowers that was beaten and left for dead. He did end up passing away from this horrific beating but, not before a plea was made for the criminals. A plea that wouldn't allow them to be charged with murder if he died. His wife has been fighting to get a law through legislation, only to be undermined by the spokes person for the states attorney's office. I am putting a link to a website that was set up when this terrible crime took place, you can get the complete up to date story there. www.zachsowers.com Thank you for your consideration.
CLEAN UP THE TRASH	@ 07:34:08 am on July 23, 2008.
....At ALL Levels!!!!! Elected officials work for the people (supposed to anyway) most of them just look out for them selves! ...and the ones that care can't get anything done for the most part because of the broken system but mostly because of the ones in positions of power that could care less. Stand up people and lets make change!
FIRE HER	@ 07:23:55 pm on July 22, 2008.
FIRE BURNS! The Goal is clear. It must be done. Don't let our public officials get away with what they do. GO ANNA!
Ramsey	@ 06:46:13 pm on July 22, 2008.
Folks, as we gear up to help Anna gain strength in her campaign for victims' rights, I thought it might help if we sharpened our focus. First, everyone should understand that Anna sees the Marty Burns problem as a setback in her bid to become an effective advocate for victims' rights. The current objective is to remove Burns’ false official statements about Zach's murder from the public record. Though Marty Burns' "apology" scored headlines that unwittingly called it an “apology,” the statement she wrote is actually a clumsy attempt to shift the blame to a reporter with a track record for accuracy, Melody Simmons. It was a bit like saying this: I’m sorry that dumb reporter screwed up and made it sound like I said bad things about you and your husband’s case. In this sense, Burns' "apology" is a Trojan Horse: While posing as a good thing, it actually allows the harm to Anna's public standing to remain in place. To us, this feels like defamation. The reporter says she quoted Burns correctly. In the absence of persuasive evidence to the contrary, we believe the reporter. We also suspect most people following this dispute believe the reporter got it right, too. We don't understand Burns' motive. Burns is not talking at all, and Pat Jessamy's silence on the topic is a further ratification of her spokeswoman's ill-considered rant. Burns’ steady no-comments have been deafening. We think this silence sounds very convicting. We think Marty and the vast army of fact-masters at her office can’t find anything to back up the office’s last public statements. They think it’s more expedient to leave the falsehoods out there than to suffer the consequences of coming clean, and restoring Anna’s standing as an advocate driven by a very real act of violence. They think we’ll give up. Nope. Marty Burns and Patricia Jessamy could have disarmed this dispute back in early June. They could have said Marty suffered some seizure, that she’d briefly confused the Sowers case with a different one. Instead, Anna and her teammates have kept up the public pressure, only to see the SAO circle the wagons. So we’re going to have a press conference on Thursday. We hope you’ll be there. We hope you’ll support Anna in defeating this impasse, and then moving on to Annapolis for some successes in the next legislative session. See you Thursday!
Anna, you're aamzing...	@ 08:36:45 pm on July 21, 2008.
Your strength is not only inspiring, but it is making ripples into waves around Baltimore. Go get 'em Anna, we are behind you 100%!
Rachel	@ 08:35:06 pm on July 21, 2008.
Everytime I watch that video it breaks my heart again. Your love for each other is evident in every picture....my heart goes out to you.
butcher's hill now brewer's hill resident	@ 04:43:52 pm on July 21, 2008.
typo... obviously meant "could have been in YOUR shoes"... you get the point.
butcher's hill now brewer's hill resident	@ 04:28:30 pm on July 21, 2008.
I often visit this site; just for the mere fact that we were out that same night for my boyfriend's birthday and made the walk home in a similar direction (I have a house on the other side of the park). Anna, you're truly an inspiration to everyone. I wasn't able to make it on Sunday but I've blocked my calendar off to take my lunch break with you on Thursday. Burns has a job as a spokesperson, with that job should come the experience of knowing what you're saying, how it will be reflected and some integrity when you've made a mistake. Keep up the fight; you've got a lot of people that could have been in shoes in a heartbeat supporting you.
Thursday	@ 04:07:02 pm on July 21, 2008.
I just cancelled my dental appt in Gburg on Thursday to come support you! Cant wait!
Can you imagine Burns or Jessamy???	@ 03:57:30 pm on July 21, 2008.
Anna, I couldn't not finish watching the YouTube video. I dn't even you and Zach. The happiness on both of your faces was not enough to take away the sorrow I felt while watching. I can't even begin to imagine the depth of sorrow that you and Zach's family go through each and every day. Can you imagine Burns or Jessamy? Or are you that cold hearted? I don't wish bad things on anyone but, I wish that you could fell their pain for just one day.
Matt- Patterson Park	@ 03:47:50 pm on July 21, 2008.
For those of you who want to vote Pat Jessamy out of office, remember that you will need to be registered as a Democrat- as the Democratic Primary effectively serves as the general election for all elected offices in Baltimore City. This isn't an endorsement of the Democratic Party, but it's the reality in this city. Waiting until the general election to vote her out will not do you any good- the Democratic nominee will trounce any Republican, Green, Libertarian, or Independent. You can switch back to your original political affiliation after the primary.
Michelle Ingrodi	@ 02:50:05 pm on July 21, 2008.
Anna, sorry we couldn't make it Sunday, it's tough to get out of work. But we're with you behind the scenes spreading the word to our coworkers, friends, and neighbors. Keep going girl- MADDER AND LOUDER, UNTIL SHE IS GONE!
Heather M	@ 11:38:27 am on July 21, 2008.
Typo -- of course, I know your name is Anna! ;)
Heather M	@ 11:37:51 am on July 21, 2008.
I'm glad it went well on Sunday, Ann. I will be there on Thursday to support you.
Concerned!	@ 10:45:04 am on July 21, 2008.
I found the below on a forum about MD. While is does not address crime. I do think it does address a lot of good points about MD in general that need to change. Crime needs to be addressed as well. People need to feel protected and people need to know that if you hurt someone (fighting robbing etc) you will face extreme punishment. Right now this is not the case. SAD. Hello everyone. We really don't see what you are doing to correct this problem (EVERYTHING SKY ROCKETING IN COST) Almost every time I go to the grocery store I see many people paying with welfare and WIC but then they go out to the parking lot and get it a new vehicle a lot of the time its a high end vehicle (lexus, acura etc...) I'm sure like a lot of you are driving. Over the last 6 months we have been seeing more and more mexicans (well that is all over) but I mean seeing them paying with welfare, WIC etc.... What is wrong with this picture... I guess I can see you not being able to filter them out of the US... It appears you want them over here in large numbers.... because they are here look around. None hardly speaking English either. Welfare in general needs to be really cut!!!!!!!!!!!!! No more free rides. If you can't take care of your kids on your own do not have them... and the ones you do have let the government give them to a family that wants a child to adopt and can afford to take care of kids. Maybe then the young welfare family kids would stop having babies and keeping the cycle going. Also it would stop people from adopting outside of the US. You need to get radical... welfare should only be for the disabled (really disabled) and retired elderly people that can't make it but have always worked. (that is a shame) they can't get Rx's filled and eat BUT yet a 19 years old trailer trash with a kid(s) can say they are not with the father give a bullshit name and address for the father.... work under the table while still with the father and living with the parents (that are on welfare) and the father is getting income and they drive nice cars.... go on vacations etc.... and get welfare!!!!!!!!!!! System is broke. Get some balls and kick these people off the system. Stop feeling sorry get them off the system. Elderly or disabled... that's it!!!!!! Moving on to how everything is going up... What is going on???? You know you can do something about this.... Sure you can!!!! We work everyday and are not on welfare we are considered middle class... (don't know about that but it is what it is) we can not afford to go on vacation this year... so we looked in to getting a pool for the yard... (above ground) that is not cheap either.... not to mention the pump needs to run about 8 hours a day pulling a god bit of elec (about $50 a month) not counting the chemicals. Good god everything is so high now... and you are not doing anything.... but saying you need more money too. The taxes are ridiculous..... Groceries are ridiculous... GAS is ridiculous..... BGE has lost there mind and you are letting this happen! O'mally attempted to stop BGE and failed (what he ran on and won because of) so he failed OK>... I hear MD is still attempting to lower the BGE rates (which should be pretty easy to do) put them in there place they need us (MD) too. They make huge profits off the backs of the MD people... as does all of the companies that have raised cost of necessities to this ridiculous rate. BUT on top of the BGE issue O'mally said sorry we are working on it.... BUT BUT the state needs more money too! So we have to raise taxes (period) I don't care if you like it or not... MD pay more on top of everything else because I said so... Its' now the law... I'm the boss and I said! No one stopped him... everyone jumped on the band wagon. It's rough out there MD needs relief!!!!! People are pissed and its getting worse. With the cost of living the way it has jumped.... Our pay has not jumped to match.... Why can we (the people of MD) go to our employers and say her the cost of living has went up this much...... we need a raise to off set! Make that a law.... It's the same thing O'mally did... state needs more money PAY PERIOD! We have no choice... Well we could leave MD... our jobs etc... if we could sell our houses and actually make money! The mrkt is another screwed up part of MD. Are you going to do anything about this?????? How long do the people have to suffer????? Cut the bull shit programs and make the company's that provide necessities in MD accountable... govern them... do your job's!!!!!!!!!!!! Give the people more tax breaks (income under 85,000 single !!!!! 175,000 (married couple) lower tax..... get the cost of living lowered!!!!! married couple making over 250,000 hit them higher. Single making over 150,000 hit them harder. Also if you get rid of these bull shit programs helping the mexicans and kids having kids on welfare etc.... (just to name a few) that would help a great deal... maybe these people would move out of MD. They are not helping MD anyway! Also if you have kids and they go to public schools have the parents pay a fee (small fee) but something... effect there taxes... not everyone... If you don't have a kid in public school you don't pay. This all may sound radical but you would see results!!!!! Stuff has to change. A lot of people are really getting outraged and upset! and a lot of people DO NOT feel government is looking out for the people of MD!!!!!!!!!! The taxes we pay in MD are off the hook... TAX TAX TAX TAX everything. Not only are the companies beating up on the MD people but our own government is too. They don't want anyone to get a head! They are all takers!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The people need to stand together and fight because government is not! and Don't threaten anyone in government because you will get locked up! So watch you frustration. We vote these people in under lies and false hopes... good PR.... then they are protected... I say if they fail to meet the requirements of there position and or fail to do that they said while running for the position... they should be fired on the spot. We would have never thought MD would be like this! My grand parents said they would not even have children in this day and age. Sad Times! Who is going to step up and get radical and put MD back together again.
Supporter	@ 08:05:29 pm on July 20, 2008.
Anna, that was an awesome rally today! You rocked with that bullhorn and I look forward to Thursday!
Sorry I could not be there today	@ 04:45:05 pm on July 20, 2008.
I really really wanted to be there today, but I did not get off work until 0600 :( I promise to come out when you have another event to support what you are doing for me, my loved ones, and my fellow neighbors here in "Charm City."
It's already in the media!	@ 02:16:24 pm on July 20, 2008.
The story is already in The Daily Record online!! Awesome.
Unknown yet very much a supporter	@ 01:19:54 pm on July 20, 2008.
Anna, I came down this morning to support you and what you are fighting for. I would have liked to see more of the people how want to better this city be there. I plan to attend on July 24th and so should everyone else that comes to this site. This is a city for ALL and ALL should be doing something for change !!!!
Sarah what do you think about this?	@ 09:55:37 am on July 20, 2008.
Our State's Attorney's Office is incompetent. These murders should not have gotten a plea bargain. They should have been charged with murder. They blamed Anna for not getting an autopsy and that is the reason they could not go for murder. If I am ever a victim, I do not want Burns there insulting me or my family. It would be good for Baltimore to get rid of her. Thanks for doing this Anna.
A.W. and M. W.	@ 01:13:12 am on July 20, 2008.
Anna, Although we have moved away from Baltimore, please know that we are with you in spirit, as you continue to fight for justice. We are always thinking of you and Zachs' family.Good Luck tomorrow.
sarah	@ 09:18:17 pm on July 19, 2008.
Anna, you can't place the value of your activism on whether or not Burns apologizes. You can still go on... don't think you need her "approval". I think you need to let this go with Burns and continue your fight.
A better city	@ 12:47:48 pm on July 19, 2008.
Exactly spot-on. If you're reading this and not planning on coming out tomorrow, you need to ask yourself a question. "What will it take for me to act?"
A better city...is it possible?	@ 11:30:58 am on July 19, 2008.
Why don't the nay sayers see this for what it is,it's about making this god forsaken city a better and safer place for us ALL. It has taken one woman to loose her husband in a horrific way to speak up for what's right. It shouldn't be a matter of supporting Anna, it's a matter of the citizens of Baltimore standing tall and taking back this city. It is possible if we ALL stand together. I want to say THANK YOU Anna for being brave enough to be the one to get this movement started. I am just so sorry for the reason you have been thrown into this spotlight. I would hope the many readers of this site would not just sit back and wait for something this horrific to happen to them or someone they know before they take a stand for what is right.
Jeff Staggs	@ 11:31:43 pm on July 18, 2008.
I am so glad I left that godforsaken city. It's disgraceful how the human offal that run the place are still going out of their way to make your life more difficult. Sorry I can't be there to support you but I'm with you in spirit!
Kate (Patterson Park neighbor)	@ 07:19:56 pm on July 18, 2008.
Anna - I haven't posted on this board since last summer, but I wanted to tell you that I certainly have not forgotten about you and Zach. I have been writing Burns, Jessamy, and Dixon since this whole thing started. I wrote to all the City Council members this week and sent some more emails to Burns, Jessamy, and Dixon while I was at it. I will be there on Sunday to support you. Zach would be proud of you. Stay strong.
Amanda	@ 12:57:28 pm on July 18, 2008.
Hi Anna. I just wanted to let you know I'm planning to be there Sunday morning to support you. Things have to change here in Baltimore and I appreciate your tireless efforts.
Lisa W	@ 12:15:53 pm on July 18, 2008.
I just caught the interview you did this morning with Tom Marr on WCBM. I haven't been following this story closely, but I remember being outraged when the spokeswoman made those comments about Zach having a pre-existing condition. At the very least, she should publicly apologize. You are a fabulous spokesperson for your cause and I wish you all the best.
Kevin	@ 11:30:41 am on July 18, 2008.
Good Luck Anna -- stay strong. You deserve happiness & peace. Do what you feel is right and don't let any nay sayers stand in your way. You have the support of too many ppl to even worry about the select few that choose to make life even more difficult. Your success will be their failure.
Anna Supporters Unite!	@ 09:02:26 am on July 18, 2008.
Kudos to what Katie Sharp says below. Go Anna! Fire Burns!
Katie Sharp	@ 08:17:21 am on July 18, 2008.
Once again, it seems that the comments here have become negative. This is a site dedicated to the memory of Zach, and also a community forum for Anna's tireless efforts in changing this city. Everyone is entitled to their opinions, but this is not the appropriate outlet for negative and hurtful comments. It should be a place where Zach's friends and family can come and see the support and prayers that others (even total strangers like me!) are sending. Please think about that the next time you want to post something negative; think about his widow, his sisters, his mother and other friends and family.
Anna Rocks!	@ 05:21:27 am on July 18, 2008.
I just got done emailing every single elected official in the city and in Maryland. Hopefully everyone here will do the same. It doesn't take that long and you will feel good once you are done. Alright I am off to work now. See you all Sunday.
Anna Rocks!	@ 04:02:58 am on July 18, 2008.
I am going to be there Sunday. You have my support 200%. Hopefully I will learn how I can do more while being at the event. I am trying to bring as many friends as I can.
susan	@ 11:07:02 pm on July 17, 2008.
Wondering if this website could be set up so you would have to enter your valid email address to post...it may fend off some of the 2nd grade dropouts who currently post (i.e. see below). Anna you rock!!! Keep up the awesome work!
Councilman Kraft is the Problem	@ 05:39:45 pm on July 17, 2008.
Councilman Kraft is a full time Criminal Defence attorney. He always fights with Jessamy's office and police to turn these vermon back lose on the streets to committ crimes again. This is typical self serving grandstanding for him. Hes pathetic.
Overlea resident	@ 05:03:14 pm on July 17, 2008.
Bravo Leigh, but some how I think your words are in vein. I looked at all the input from this person and they are truly sick. I feel so sorry for them.
Heather M	@ 04:29:31 pm on July 17, 2008.
Anna -- I wish I could be there to support you on Sunday at the market but I'll be out of town. Know that my thoughts will be with you and all of your supporters (and there are many!) I will be at the next gathering to show my support for change in Baltimore City and for furthering Zach's Law.
Leigh, Highlandtown Neighbor	@ 03:55:11 pm on July 17, 2008.
I second what Michael says about the squirming worms. Worms, cupcakes, whatever it takes to get across to some of the imbeciles who plague this website the fact that Anna is not going down without a fight! I still don't get what they expect to accomplish by posting such libelous comments here. Move on, people, soon enough your negativity will be deleted anyways.
Supporter of Anna	@ 03:25:41 pm on July 17, 2008.
If we all faught the way Anna is fighting for justice and what's right...just think what could be accomplished. Let's stand together with her and make this a better place for ALL of us to live, work and play !!! See everyone Sunday.
Michael	@ 03:15:52 pm on July 17, 2008.
D. Neon: This is not a "hate" campaign. The SAO is the one with the hate campaign... hate for the truth.
Ramsey	@ 03:07:58 pm on July 17, 2008.
Anna's energy is well-focused on the campaign for Zach's Law. Marty Burns' sloppy official proclamations as the SAO have simply undermined the foundations of Anna's standing as a public advocate. Anna has correctly identified the incident as a symbolic obstacle that must be removed to clear the way for her legislative campaign coming into the next session in Annapolis.
Rebecca	@ 02:48:32 pm on July 17, 2008.
Hi Anna, Welcome back! Good job on the Ed Norris show and keep up the great work your doing to bring Zach's Law to the books. I think people REALLY need to understand why the comments from Burns are so outrageous and why the SAO shouldn't be treating the people they work for like this. If some in this city or state can't understand this, then they are just enabling the blatent, callous, intentional misrepresentation of the crime victims in this city. It should matter ALOT to the whole state that you and Zach's cased have been defiled by the people who should be protecting your rights and his rights. THIS IS THE MAJOR PROBLEM IN MARYLAND! The disconnect that the so-called leaders have with the rest of us, it never shocks anymore! 85% of them who have a hand in running this state and the city don't have a clue about anything, especially their job and how to do it properly. I hope a lot of people show up Sunday to lend a helping hand and their support! My thoughts and prayers are with you Anna! God Bless!
D. Neon	@ 02:27:34 pm on July 17, 2008.
To Idiots -- I apologized for that comment. Yes it was a play on the words Anna used, but it was out of line.
Michael	@ 02:13:18 pm on July 17, 2008.
Going after Burns is EXACTLY wha Anna and the rest of us should be doing. The SAO has been making excuses for the criminals in Baltimore for DECADES. The SAO has spent more time going after police officers than they have on going after criminals. The entire reason Burns made those ridiculous commnents was to cover up the SAO own negligence in handling the Sower's case properly. Remember, she was speaking to a reporter for a local law magazine. Burns wanted everyone to have a sense of doubt about Anna's character and the facts of the case. Burns was looking to deflect critics who had called out the SAO for miss-handling the Sowers case. Those are just the facts folks... These insigificant posts calling on Anna to move on, or worse calling her names, are nothing more than the CONTINUATION of what Burns started when she spoke to that reporter. Jessamy is, at best, complicit in this entire disaster. Burns and her need to go ASAP. Anna has turned the rock over at the SAO and revealed the worms. ...and oh, how they squirm.
Vickie	@ 01:59:46 pm on July 17, 2008.
Anna, I'm truly proud of you. All the choices you have made following all the trajic and unjust turns in Zach's story have never been the easy ones but they have always been the right ones. These nasty comments I can only assume are coming from Burns people. Sure, these people can say whatever they want here and you can ignore them and delete them here. But Burns/SAO was supposed to be on your side and when her office failed you (miserably!)she turned around and blamed you for their ineptitude and she did it through spreading lies in the media!! Of course you should demand nothing less than a public apology. Burns herself made the decision to take this issue to the public when she interviewed with Exhibit A and now she needs to follow through on this decision to talk to the media and retract her false statements that she made to the public. To all of you critics, just what is so selfish about starting a research fund that gives hope to other brain trauma victims? What is so selfish about devoting your time and efforts to better the city? Zach will never come back and instead of sitting down and resigning herself to her own fate Anna has stood up to try and prevent her nightmare of a story from ever happening to another Baltimorian. Anna you are amazing! Keep up the good work.
Michelle Ingrodi	@ 01:58:08 pm on July 17, 2008.
Dearest Anna: Do you remember way back when we were sitting in Kiss Cafe brainstorming about fundraising and I said that I felt something huge was going to happen because of Zach? Well it's happening girl. You are changing the entire community. I always told you to get mad and never stop. Keep going girl...keep going!
team 21	@ 01:55:54 pm on July 17, 2008.
anna banana- team 21 is totally behind you!! see you soon,
Larissa	@ 01:48:27 pm on July 17, 2008.
Hey Anna, Keep up the good work! You are putting pressure on Jessamy to do the basic tenet of her job--uphold and enforce the law. She was elected as a public safety officer, and is reluctant to do what's right because of so called "political correctness". You stay the course and stay strong! I will be thinking of you Sunday morning from my home in Kirkland, WA and am hoping your turnout is huge! Ignore all the naysayers, your cause is just. You go, girl! I am praying and thinking of you.
Overlea Resident again	@ 01:01:38 pm on July 17, 2008.
To D. Neon: You are the weak link in Baltimore City. Your opinions do not matter to Anna. Of course you will not be there Sunday, because you are a coward. It is easy to make the remarks that you make like the "vomit" comment -- its apparent that you have no class. But I would like to see you there on Sunday giving your distorted thoughts to Anna's face. By the way, I thought that you were not going to leave anymore statements on this site. My God, your a liar too.
Heather King (Schwartzbeck)	@ 11:57:48 am on July 17, 2008.
Anna~ You hang in there!! All these negative comments are just someone's way of trying to distract you!! You are brave and strong for standing up for what you believe in!! You stand by everyday listening to people try to bring you down, but for every person who is afraid to stand up and do what's right there are 15 people that are supporting you!! Stay strong and remember that Zach and the good citizens of Baltimore are pulling for you!! Keep up the great work and let your voice and opinion be heard!! YOU ARE AMAZING AND WONDERFUL!! Remember you are doing the right thing by not letting people or politicians walk all over you!!! Lots of Love!!!
GO ANNA!	@ 11:26:35 am on July 17, 2008.
Anna, Hold your head high and keep doing what you know is right. I am in awe of you and everything you are doing. The results are more important than the negative reactions of a few, please don't forget that! I already know many people who want to donate to the Zach Sowers Research Fund and I am continuing to spread the word. Unfortunately, I'll be out of town this weekend and will miss your press conference Sunday, but GOOD LUCK!! I hope it goes well and you continue to press on in your fight for justice. Ignore the negativity, everyone with a good heart is pulling for you! GO ANNA!
Anna Sowers	@ 10:54:50 am on July 17, 2008.
Thank you all so much for your support! You guys are great! I really like the "We are starting to strike at the creamy marshmallow center of their corrupt cupcake, and they don't like it" post by Michael. That made me giggle. Just wanted to stop by and say that Councilman Jim Kraft will be on WBAL radio's Ron Smith show at 4 to discuss his support of Jessamy firing Burns. Thanks!
Leigh, Highlandtown Neighbor	@ 09:43:31 am on July 17, 2008.
Go Anna! Looks like your few detractors are getting nervous at all the attention and support you are garnering. I respect how you don't even dignify their comments with a response. See you Sunday! Expect a crowd!
This one is for Burns:	@ 09:08:15 am on July 17, 2008.
"The coward wretch whose hand and heart can bear to torture ought below, Is ever first to quail and start from the slightest pain or equal foe." (Eliza Cook)
Courtney	@ 09:03:13 am on July 17, 2008.
I find it humorous that there are people telling Anna to stop being so negative and to switch her focus on what she wants to accomplish. I wasn't aware that Anna was limited to fighting for one cause… Before Marty Burns made those ridiculous and hurtful comments in that article, Anna seemed pretty focused on Zach's Law and his fund at Hopkins. It wasn't until Marty's completely false statements (proved by Zach's doctor) that Anna showed public malice towards the SAO. I don't feel like Anna was asking too much from Burns when she asked for a public apology. If Marty can publicly bash Anna and Zach, she can publicly apologize to them. Her refusal to meet privately with Anna and Jessamy’s refusal to comment further on Zach’s case are unacceptable, and Baltimore knows it. How people can criticism Anna, who has been emotionally ripped apart beyond comprehension for fighting for what she believes in, is ludicrous. Anna gave Burns plenty of time and chances to correct her inexcusable actions, and Burns chose to hide behind the SAO. So Anna’s mad. She has the right to be. She is her own person and if she wants to fight to fire Burns, she has the right to do so. I’m pretty sure she isn’t the only person appalled by Burns, and I know she isn’t going to be the only person at the rally this weekend. She is not alone in her feelings, so don’t criticize her alone for the changes that are taking place. If people didn’t believe in what Anna was fighting for, nothing would come of her comments. To Coco: Thank you so much for making a complete ass out of yourself on a public forum. Writing a sentence in all caps to back your weak argument is really a sign of the brilliant minds that are banding together to oppose Anna. And I think you hit the nail on the head with your slave comment. Clearly Anna is holding a rally to try and get Burns to be her personal slave. For future reference, if you are going to disagree with Anna’s personal views on a website designed to help support her, make a sound argument. To Refocus Your Negative Energy: Anna’s true friends won’t tell her that she is coming across as a mean spirited woman who is desperate for revenge because she simply isn’t. Are some of her posts emotionally charged? Absolutely. She has every right to express her hurt, anger, and displeasure at the way her husband’s memory is being handled. She is standing up for her husband, as any good spouse would do. On every interview I’ve heard her on, Anna has come across as upset but at the same time strong. Never once have her comments indicated she is mean spirited. To D. Neon: The only good post you’ve ever made is the one in which you said “this would be my last post”. Do everyone a favor and stick to your word. Don’t you people have anything better to do than post arguments on a website designed to help Anna? I actually almost feel sorry for the pathetic lives you must live when one of the goals of your day is to publically bash a woman whose husband was violently murdered. If you feel so strongly against Anna, get off your lazy asses and do something about it. But we all know you won’t, because it’s easy for you to sit in front of the computer screen and hide behind the privacy of the internet and berate Anna. You’re not fooling anyone with your negative comments. Tell

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