bird
09-30-2008, 08:15 AM
To the Community -
OK, the election is about one month away and some folks have been caught up in the fevor of it all.
I would like to plant some seeds for thought regarding political signs.
There is a run-off for county supervisor. One of the candidates has had signs up throughout w. county for two months already.
I spend quite alot of time on w. county roads for my work, so have been observing the ever growing number of signs placed along the roads and on folks' property.
Here's the thing to consider. I think many of us who live in this area chose to do so because of the exquisite beauty. There are few billboards around w. county. But now, I find w. county plastered with these 4 foot by 4 foot signs ALL OVER THE PLACE. Some properties (I know of at least 3) have 5 signs for one candidate on their homes (not fevor, but fanatic). In many places, there are two or more of these 4'x4' signs placed SIDE BY SIDE as if one weren't enough.
I would like to PLEASE ask folks to seriously consider the placement of political signs. How many are visible from your property? How does your sign placement affect the scenic beauty of the immediate area where the signs are placed? IS IT YOUR PROPERTY WHERE YOU ARE PLACING SIGNS?
It's just gotten to be TOO MUCH VISUAL CLUTTER. Litter if you will.
When I inquired to the candidate with the most signs as to how many trees were sacrificed in pursuit of this county seat, I didn't get a straight answer.
When I inquired as to what kind of ink was being used on all these dead trees I got NO answer. And this candidate claims to be for the environment??
Something to consider seriously I'd say.
So PLEASE THINK before putting up any more signs. What happened to small signs and bumper stickers??
And I can only hope that this litter will be removed immediately following the election with as much fevor as it has been placed.
Many Thanks and Peace.
OK, the election is about one month away and some folks have been caught up in the fevor of it all.
I would like to plant some seeds for thought regarding political signs.
There is a run-off for county supervisor. One of the candidates has had signs up throughout w. county for two months already.
I spend quite alot of time on w. county roads for my work, so have been observing the ever growing number of signs placed along the roads and on folks' property.
Here's the thing to consider. I think many of us who live in this area chose to do so because of the exquisite beauty. There are few billboards around w. county. But now, I find w. county plastered with these 4 foot by 4 foot signs ALL OVER THE PLACE. Some properties (I know of at least 3) have 5 signs for one candidate on their homes (not fevor, but fanatic). In many places, there are two or more of these 4'x4' signs placed SIDE BY SIDE as if one weren't enough.
I would like to PLEASE ask folks to seriously consider the placement of political signs. How many are visible from your property? How does your sign placement affect the scenic beauty of the immediate area where the signs are placed? IS IT YOUR PROPERTY WHERE YOU ARE PLACING SIGNS?
It's just gotten to be TOO MUCH VISUAL CLUTTER. Litter if you will.
When I inquired to the candidate with the most signs as to how many trees were sacrificed in pursuit of this county seat, I didn't get a straight answer.
When I inquired as to what kind of ink was being used on all these dead trees I got NO answer. And this candidate claims to be for the environment??
Something to consider seriously I'd say.
So PLEASE THINK before putting up any more signs. What happened to small signs and bumper stickers??
And I can only hope that this litter will be removed immediately following the election with as much fevor as it has been placed.
Many Thanks and Peace.