Combating campaign sign thievery. - cougarguard.com — unofficial BYU Cougars / LDS sports, football, basketball forum and message board

PaloAltoCougar · 10-18-2008, 12:40 AM

For perhaps the first time in family history, most of the brood are going Democratic this election. Our eldest lives in Highlands Ranch, CO, a pleasant Denver suburb that is littered with megachurches and, presumably, a McCain stronghold. Still, she has put an Obama sign in their front yard, but she's had to replace signs multiple times because someone keeps taking them during the night. Her husband is a graphic arts designer and he's made an additional sign that may only encourage further theft.

creekster · 10-18-2008, 12:41 AM

See if he can work somethig up for Yes on Prop 8 signs, which have a very short shelf life here in the bay area.

PaloAltoCougar · 10-18-2008, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creekster

See if he can work somethig up for Yes on Prop 8 signs, which have a very short shelf life here in the bay area.

Yes, we lost a few Yes on 22 signs awhile back, which may be a reason why my righteous wife hasn't put one for 8 this time around. Jerks.

UtahDan · 10-18-2008, 01:17 AM

Is there any point at all to signs? Do they have any effect on anyone?

BarbaraGordon · 10-18-2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UtahDan

Is there any point at all to signs? Do they have any effect on anyone?

It's roughly the equivalent of wearing your team colors on gameday.

SteelBlue · 10-18-2008, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creekster

See if he can work somethig up for Yes on Prop 8 signs, which have a very short shelf life here in the bay area.

I was asked to be the sign distributor for the prop 22 campaign back in the day. So, I had about 100 of the things in my garage waiting for anyone who wanted one. The one in my yard was stolen and replaced 17 times.

ute4ever · 10-18-2008, 01:35 AM

Four years ago all three of Webmonkey's cars in his driveway were vandalized on night, and it's possible that the reason was because all three had several Kerry/Edwards stickers.

creekster · 10-18-2008, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UtahDan

Is there any point at all to signs? Do they have any effect on anyone?

I am not sure about propositions, but I think they can have a powerful effect on local elections (school boards that sort of thing) where people rarely find out about the candidates and it is all about name familiarity in the booth.

UtahDan · 10-18-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creekster

I am not sure about propositions, but I think they can have a powerful effect on local elections (school boards that sort of thing) where people rarely find out about the candidates and it is all about name familiarity in the booth.

I certainly agree with that. Any time name recognition is an issue. I guess I meant national elections.

YOhio · 10-18-2008, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ute4ever

Four years ago all three of Webmonkey's cars in his driveway were vandalized on night, and it's possible that the reason was because all three had several Kerry/Edwards stickers.

I had a "W" sticker on my car and it was vandalized. In retrospect, I deserved it. Outside of my 3 sticker with a halo and angel wings, I currently don't have any stickers on my car.

10-18-2008, 12:40 AM	#1
PaloAltoCougar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 580	Combating campaign sign thievery. For perhaps the first time in family history, most of the brood are going Democratic this election. Our eldest lives in Highlands Ranch, CO, a pleasant Denver suburb that is littered with megachurches and, presumably, a McCain stronghold. Still, she has put an Obama sign in their front yard, but she's had to replace signs multiple times because someone keeps taking them during the night. Her husband is a graphic arts designer and he's made an additional sign that may only encourage further theft.

10-18-2008, 12:41 AM	#2
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	See if he can work somethig up for Yes on Prop 8 signs, which have a very short shelf life here in the bay area. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

10-18-2008, 01:17 AM	#4
UtahDan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Bluth Home Posts: 3,877	Is there any point at all to signs? Do they have any effect on anyone? __________________ The Bible tells us how to go to heaven, not how the heavens go. -Galileo

10-18-2008, 01:35 AM	#7
ute4ever I must not tell lies Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 5,103	Four years ago all three of Webmonkey's cars in his driveway were vandalized on night, and it's possible that the reason was because all three had several Kerry/Edwards stickers.