Sometime after midnight on September 28, 2012, several large political signs located on major streets in Chestertown, e.g. Washington Avenue, Rte 291 and High Street were seriously damaged. In addition, some 7- 10 yard signs have disappeared or been destroyed weekly since May.
The scale of this destruction of property is larger in 2012 than in previous election years. It reflects a worrisome resort to destroying property rather than informed political debate.
We hope the perpetrators understand the larger anti-democratic message they are delivering as well as the legal consequences of their actions, should the police or other citizens identify them.
All of us, Democrats and Republicans alike, should respect the right of free speech.
Vita Pickrum
Chair, Kent County Democratic Party
Sandra B. Terpeluk
Kent County Republican Central Committee
Stephan Sonn says
Great to see that both party s signed this letter.