Regulation of Political Signs
Earlier this year it was reported in an Arizona newspaper that a prominent
community activist (Ms. Smith) might face misdemeanor charges after witnesses
saw her stealing campaign signs that Ms. Smith said were illegal and
“negative” in their message. It seems that the signs made reference to the
husband (Mr. Abbott) of an incumbent town council member whom Ms. Smith
supported. Mr. Abbott had himself been accused of stealing the campaign signs
of his wife’s opponent. The signs that Ms. Smith was accused of stealing
declared: “If you’re reading this sign, it’s because Tom Abbott hasn’t
taken it down yet.” According to those who came to her defense, the signs
that Ms. Smith had confiscated were indeed slanderous. Ah, yes, election
campaigns in full swing.
You may view the latest post at
http://sogweb.sog.unc.edu/
community activist (Ms. Smith) might face misdemeanor charges after witnesses
saw her stealing campaign signs that Ms. Smith said were illegal and
“negative” in their message. It seems that the signs made reference to the
husband (Mr. Abbott) of an incumbent town council member whom Ms. Smith
supported. Mr. Abbott had himself been accused of stealing the campaign signs
of his wife’s opponent. The signs that Ms. Smith was accused of stealing
declared: “If you’re reading this sign, it’s because Tom Abbott hasn’t
taken it down yet.” According to those who came to her defense, the signs
that Ms. Smith had confiscated were indeed slanderous. Ah, yes, election
campaigns in full swing.
You may view the latest post at
http://sogweb.sog.unc.edu/
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