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Politics : GOPwinger Lies/Distortions/Omissions/Perversions of Truth
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To: TigerPaw who wrote (20030)8/24/2004 11:03:41 PM
From: Doug R   of 173976
 
Massachusetts
Kerry signs stolen
Wednesday, June 23, 2004

Is this the end of democracy in America? Where has the right of political freedom gone when the vandals of our nation sneak into a Winchester neighborhood and steal political signs from Americans willing to show their colors?

I and two of my neighbors have had legal John Kerry for President political signs stolen from our property. It is the second time for me. This is not American. This is not democracy. This is a travesty of freedom, that over 827 young people have died for and over 5,000 more became maimed for life for. Some say that our soldiers are fighting to protect American values. Well, one of the most important values of America is the right to express our political views, my right to display a Kerry sign and my neighbor's right to display a Bush sign.

To deny someone this right is disgusting. If it was adults who did this, they should go to jail. If it was children, they should be given a thorough schooling in what patriotism and democracy really are, and perhaps a heavy fine given to their parents who might have instilled this kind of hooliganism in them.

I now have two Kerry signs on my lawn. If those are stolen, I will put up four. Hooliganism will not win in Winchester. You will see Kerry signs on my lawn every time you go by from now until Nov. 3, because that is my American right - and yours.

I support our troops who are fighting for our rights as Americans to disagree. I support them - not the way they are being used by this administration. I support them by putting up my sign and I will support your right to put up yours, for whichever candidate you choose.

Thomas Jefferson once said that dissent is the highest form of patriotism. Democracy. patriotism, and freedom are still alive in Winchester. I will do all that I can to keep it that way.

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