AMEN, brother! Add to that, one of the most over-policed, bureaucratic, politically-correct areas of this country. If you like to take chances, drive through our scenic state without seat belts on, or with a half-drunk can of beer & see what happens. I'm waiting for them to mandate auto driving helmets.
We do have beautifully-maintained parks, though. All you have to is obey their signs, not have have too much fun, and you'll be ok. We also have MANY social services- and they're "FREE"!
This is one of the top 5, socialist people's shangrilas. Any other Marylander's here?