Stealing Political Signs is a Crime and Political Signs are Your Right to Free Speech

On Wednesday, 2/11, I posted this to my blog about political signs being stolen in the little City of Lake Worth. These two were seen stealing political signs in our downtown:

This photo was taken with a phone and posted on Facebook. Although the image quality isn't good enough to positively identify them, the politically aware in town know who they are.

There are signs in our little City being monitored. Lake Worth Commissioner John Szerdi, for example, has formed a "sign stealing" network. One of these days they'll steal the wrong one. Or try.

Stealing political signs is a crime. If you see someone stealing a sign call PBSO on the non-emergency number: 561-688-3400. Then contact the campaign you support and ask for another one. If you support Commissioner John Szerdi for example, text 561-308-0364 and you'll get another ASAP.

The other, more troubling issue is this: political signs are Free Speech protected by the 1st Amendment. When your sign is stolen someone is taking away your American right to express your opinion and what you believe.

How many men and women have put their lives on the line to protect the rights afforded you under the Constitution of the United States? I don't know that number but do know it is a very high number of Americans.

Stealing political signs is not only a crime, it's un-American.

The anecdotal evidence suggests Lake Worth Commissioner John Szerdi's signs are the only signs being stolen. Something to ponder this election season in our little City of Lake Worth.