You can't remove what's in my heart by stealing a political sign

To the editor,

Recently people from our area have been shredding and stealing political signs from personal property and along our roads. This act is considered a crime in many jurisdictions and it just doesn't' make sense.

Someone who takes the time to put a sign on their lawn or to vote for the persons they choose do so because they've taken the time to learn about them. You can't remove what is in someone's heart by merely ripping a sign up or stealing them. We believe in our choices and will vote for them on September 11 in the primary and again on November 6th the general election no matter how many signs are stolen or destroyed. So take a moment to clear your head before you commit another crime and fill it with knowledge instead. Knowledge is powerful; being a bully is weak and childish.

I support Mitt Romney for president, Ovide Lamontagne for governor, and generally the Republican Party because I've done the research and feel that these are the people I want to lead my country and my state.

Think about it and possibly turn that destructive energy around and become a volunteer or an advocate for the people you believe in so you can feel as if you are part of the solution. There is no law against that!

Elena Ball

Gilmanton Iron Works