To the Editor:
Q; Is stealing or defacing political competitors' campaign signs a form of "early voting?"
A: No, it is an illegal act. Stealing, defacing, removing, or blocking signs of political expression is a crime and violation of our First Amendment right to free speech. Vandalizing or removing political campaign signs is no different from any other criminal act of theft, damage to property, or trespassing if on private property. I think as
Alexandrians we should hold ourselves to a higher standard, and that our fellow citizens should refrain from inappropriate acts of "early voting."
Bill Jacobs
Alexandria