Bad Politics, or just vandalism?

REVISED!!!! WHILE THE FOLLOWING IS STILL TRUE, I FEEL THE NEED TO TELL YOU THAT MR. MADDOX HIMSELF CALLED ME THIS AFTERNOON, IN QUICK REPLY TO A VOICEMAIL I HAD LEFT FOR HIM EARLIER IN THE DAY.  HE WAS VERY APOLOGETIC, AND APPEARED GENUINELY SURPRISED TO HEAR ABOUT THE SIGN IN MY YARD. 

ONE CANNOT ASK FOR A LOCAL OFFICIAL TO BE MUCH MORE RESPONSIVE THAN THAT, AND WHILE IT IS STILL TRUE HIS CANVASSERS LITTERED,  I AM RESERVING JUDGEMENT (along with my vote) UNTIL I’VE HAD A CHANCE TO RESEARCH FURTHER. 

Dear George Maddox,

 Sticking PLASTIC yard signs (that will become a non-biodegradeable mess) in my yard without asking my permission is NOT the way to get my vote.  It is the way to assure I will vote for your opponent.

But  be sure… I will have my eye on you from here on out. Whether you win or lose, you better plan to pick up every damn sign in my neighborhood, or I will sic enviro-watchdogs on your ass in a heartbeat.

Thank you kindly,

Laurel Snyder
East Lake Terrace, 30032

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