Since at least 2016, I have been saddened by the petty actions of the Tucson supporters of Republican candidates who will tear up, remove, or deface the campaign signs of their opposition. While not only disrespectful and illegal, it is a violation of the guarantee of free speech. I have personally gone to many intersections where this has happened, to put signs back up or replace damaged signs. The vast majority of the time it is only Democrats' signs that are affected. So it isn’t “both sides doing it.”
But in 2024, there is an added dimension to this problem: bullying. Numerous Democratic friends and neighbors have told me they are afraid to put up yard signs to support their chosen candidates. Afraid of potential attacks on their property or person.
Tucson Trump supporters — Is this acceptable to you? Do you feel comfortable knowing your neighbors might be intimidated by your politics? Is bullying now a Republican calling card in Tucson?
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A Simpson
East side
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