This was ridiculous!

I must apologize; I have been out of town with the family for a few days and unable to respond to this ridiculous debacle until now.

Apparently there was quite a ruckus made over Gary Kleiman (registered sex offender) attending the Wicomico County Republican Club meeting. It is absurd to think Mrs. Brewington's daughter would be in any kind of danger, surrounded by such a responsible and conservative crowd. I do not believe the little girl was at any time left unattended with Mr. Kleiman and the harassment Mrs. Brewington has received over this is shameful.

Let me point out a few overlooked things. First of all, Mrs. Brewington should be commended for even seeking public office. Most of the "peanut gallery" that had ridiculed her the past few months have never and will never put their name on a ballot. Secondly, she should be commended for allowing her children to witness this process first hand. After all, children are the future of this country and we will need them to run for office one day. Last but not least, the coverage of a campaign should be about the issues. Attacking someone’s children, a candidate’s parenting ability or their choice of attire is pretty juvenile. Straight out of high school, can't we grow up. 

Unfortunately, the attendance of a registered sex offender, while no doubted unwelcome by this conservative organization, is a touchy situation. I'm sure Mr. Kleiman feels he has the right to attend any public meetings, I do not believe Club Meetings are PUBLIC. All Clubs and Organizations need to review their governing bylaws and set a standard for acceptable attendees. For example: the exclusion of convicted felons or individuals deemed NOT in good standing in the community.

I would recommend the Republican Club of Wicomico County require attendees to be at minimum, registered voters in the state of Maryland. Preferably a resident of Wicomico County, since not belonging to either of these groups; you would have no real purpose at this function. Obviously, credentialed NEWS MEDIA representatives should be welcomed also.

With that being said, Mr. Albero, a resident of Delaware should be as unwelcome to a Wicomico County Republican Club event as Gary Kleiman. Mr. Albero and his blog should focus more on his resident city, county and state.  Why don't you two guys find somewhere else to hang out and let the respectable citizens of Wicomico County, Maryland deal with their political issues.