Sign theft, damage show disrespect
Letter to the Editor,
I am a Democrat. I believe in the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights including freedom of speech. I respect the rights of others to express their views as well.
A few days ago, someone stole five political signs from my yard, threw trash everywhere including broken bottles and jars, and vandalized my home, causing several hundred dollars of damage. Intruders stepped onto my deck, threw a heavy object through a screen and entered the porch to retrieve the object.
This type of behavior is meant to intimidate, threaten and suppress my rights. These are acts of cowards afraid to meet me in person and engage in civil discourse. It is a sad state of affairs for all who value democracy and freedom.
Susan Bacon
Shreve