As the Franklin County Republican Committee Chair, I am deeply sadden and frustrated by the coordinated actions from some malicious individual(s) that have targeted and removed McCain/Palin and other republican party candidate’s campaign signs from many of the places in the local area, leaving only the democrats signs. The last straw for me was the removal of two McCain/Palin signs from my own property just today.
I request from all party volunteers and active voters to respect the signs of others and to maintain their signs accordingly. It is one thing to disagree with a position or candidate, but it is illegal to tamper with their campaign signs.
Having only a single side being allowed to be presented to the public’s eye gives a chilling indication of a dysfunctional electorate, and is a serious infraction to everyone’s right to free speech.
Please respect other perspectives and report any signs being tampered with to the police.
William C. Crandall, Chair
Franklin County Republican Committee
Farmington
I’ve been meaning to write to say that all the Obama / Biden signs have also been stolen from our front yards along Rte. 43 — from Middle Street on out to Starks.
There is a $250 fine associated with this. We are all requesting new signs.
If you steal our signs, we will be even more vigilant that you not steal our votes.
I am discouraged that signs on both sides have been stolen. It reflects the bad behavior of a few individuals; not the whole electorate. To make progress in our country we must guard our rights under the constitution and treat our fellow citizens with respect. Respectful behavior includes defending our opponent’s rights, respecting their property and not accusing them of future bad behavior. Our country is in need of help. One side or the other is not the answer. Working together respectfully is.