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SWBTATTReg

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55. This is true in the state of MO too (against tampering and/or stealing the signs).
Sun Sep 29, 2024, 03:56 PM
Sep 2024

Probably true in some other states too...

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A sign for Dem governor candidate in WA state OMGWTF Sep 2024 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 2024 #2
Same thing happened to a friend last election cycle. He put up a motion detector with a HUGE spotlight and a mitch96 Sep 2024 #3
Our Sheriff's dept put out a PSA that it is against AZ law to tamper with campaign signs & they WILL charge people Attilatheblond Sep 2024 #6
That is good to hear Chautauquas Sep 2024 #13
This is true in the state of MO too (against tampering and/or stealing the signs). SWBTATTReg Sep 2024 #55
In Missouri Smackdown2019 Sep 2024 #63
Some dufous put up a 8 by 4 on a telephone pole at an intersection! We were horrified. LeftInTX Sep 2024 #70
One assumes the signs are not allowed to block view of traffic or be positioned in a way that creates a hazard Attilatheblond Sep 2024 #86
Exactly. Probably the same in every state. LeftInTX Sep 2024 #90
A self proclaimed "ULTRA MAGA" near us, with a back yard facing a busy road, has about a dozen signs up Attilatheblond Sep 2024 #88
Yeah, really. I'm surprised that the Highway dept. or the police haven't removed the sign, could be confusing to SWBTATTReg Sep 2024 #89
I would be interested to know DENVERPOPS Sep 2024 #77
Likely, the State Statute against tampering with election signs Attilatheblond Sep 2024 #85
Just need a second sigh that reads "Smile you're on Camera" or similar. frogstar0 Sep 2024 #25
Our state representative signs continue to be pulled up and we continue to put them back up Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #4
I secure my signs to the porch thomski64 Sep 2024 #10
Another good idea! Chautauquas Sep 2024 #14
OK, I know this is evil, so don't listen to me, but soldierant Sep 2024 #61
I put the sign MFM008 Sep 2024 #84
Good luck! Kid Berwyn Sep 2024 #5
Get a motion activated sprinkler crud Sep 2024 #7
That is a great idea! Chautauquas Sep 2024 #9
They sell them to keep animals from going dodo in the yard crud Sep 2024 #21
Camera AND motion activated sprinkler birdographer Sep 2024 #22
In 2020 I had a sign run over Ohioboy Sep 2024 #8
Again, just a sign will do, cameras are so small you never know where they are. frogstar0 Sep 2024 #27
Editing out per good advice below Easterncedar Sep 2024 #11
Do NOT booby-trap anything! I repeat: do NOT booby-trap anything! Wednesdays Sep 2024 #39
Not just a lawsuit. We're talking prison time. That's a big boy crime. Iggo Sep 2024 #49
Can't we just stink them up though? Easterncedar Sep 2024 #51
You know what else is a "big boy" crime? AZ8theist Sep 2024 #58
Yeah, but setting a trap to harm humans... Iggo Sep 2024 #59
And what, armed intruders on your property are??? AZ8theist Sep 2024 #60
But you didn't know that when you set the trap. Iggo Sep 2024 #62
"You kill someone? You're through with money, dude....." AZ8theist Sep 2024 #64
you won't get that lucky MadameButterfly Sep 2024 #67
Homeless people steal large signs. LeftInTX Sep 2024 #72
You are right. I will delete. Easterncedar Sep 2024 #50
Mine lasted 24 hours. Hope22 Sep 2024 #12
Because the people who want to tear them down (us) birdographer Sep 2024 #24
Yes..that is one way to look at it! Hope22 Sep 2024 #38
It's just a LilElf70 Sep 2024 #15
Vaseline and glitter applied so that the thief gets it on his/her hand duhneece Sep 2024 #16
This seems like a great idea Tree Lady Sep 2024 #20
I LOVE the glitter idea birdographer Sep 2024 #26
NOT a good idea. Wednesdays Sep 2024 #40
I don't see any danger in Vaseline and glitter duhneece Sep 2024 #43
Yes, you're missing the possibility of innocent kids or pets being affected. nt Wednesdays Sep 2024 #65
Ah, I live out in the country with no kids within a mile or more duhneece Sep 2024 #76
This message was self-deleted by its author ArkansasDemocrat1 Sep 2024 #56
Must be immigrants. tavernier Sep 2024 #17
They're eating the signs!!! Iggo Sep 2024 #48
When I had property on the main highway my Democratic signs were taken all the time. nt yaesu Sep 2024 #18
Punks with shitty parents Warpy Sep 2024 #19
Exactly the correct way to change minds... MiHale Sep 2024 #23
I think their brats are doing this in case they get caught, lenient judge. GreenWave Sep 2024 #28
guys convicted for it here last election were in thei 70s Attilatheblond Sep 2024 #36
Go get em Miami Blue Sep 2024 #29
Vandals Beware Beringia Sep 2024 #30
This sign is coated with nerve toxins. (not) Now that you touched it call the prayer line. usonian Sep 2024 #31
Camera capture the license plate too! LatteLady Sep 2024 #32
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2024 #33
Wow. Blame the victim much? Wednesdays Sep 2024 #41
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2024 #45
user friendly but wi-fi dependent... DoBW Sep 2024 #34
It is against the law to interfere with your free speech MagickMuffin Sep 2024 #35
A friend of mine kept getting hers stolen. redstatebluegirl Sep 2024 #37
Again, bad idea. Wednesdays Sep 2024 #42
If I put one up again I'm going to put cat shit on the ground all the way around it. nt Maru Kitteh Sep 2024 #44
MAGAts being the thugs they are Dem4life1234 Sep 2024 #46
And you didn't shoot and kill them. Because it's just a yard sign. Iggo Sep 2024 #47
You have an outdoor capable camera ready for deployment? That you'll run nonstop? Prairie Gates Sep 2024 #52
They would probably get in more trouble for trespassing. In some areas removing a sign is against the law. kerry-is-my-prez Sep 2024 #53
They destroyed your sign bdamomma Sep 2024 #54
A good alternative.... AZ8theist Sep 2024 #57
Rat-traps might be nice if deployed near the signs.... Jack Valentino Sep 2024 #66
Nooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! soandso Sep 2024 #68
My idea was to deter the sign-stealing MAGATS!- Jack Valentino Sep 2024 #69
lol, I know soandso Sep 2024 #74
"They won't kill a human being" Wednesdays Sep 2024 #83
Around here homeless people steal the big signs. I don't think homeless get into people's yards. LeftInTX Sep 2024 #71
Someone stole mine, but in this town it's probably because they wanted to display it and were too dumb diane in sf Sep 2024 #73
Maybe local paper will publish. Maybe Facebook? Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #75
and azureblue Sep 2024 #78
I hope you catch the culprit. Trespassing and vandalism. Martin68 Sep 2024 #79
Prosecute the SOB if you catch him. Emile Sep 2024 #80
This happened to one of my neighbors Center Left Sep 2024 #81
Jerks Duncanpup Sep 2024 #82
I do like the glitter and Vaseline route mentioned Torchlight Sep 2024 #87
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