Missing Signs

It happens in almost every election ... a candidate's yard signs go missing. Sometimes, signs are removed by authorities because they've been placed where they shouldn't, such as in right a ways and so forth.

Other signs are removed by supporters of one candidate over another. It's a frustrating proposition, to say the least. At best, it's childish. At worst, it's illegal.

In the last few days, several of my signs have been removed in Wilkes and Alleghany counties, at least one more than once. As a result, I've had several people ask if I want them to start taking down the signs of my opponent in this election, Bert Greene.

No, I do not. I won't allow it. If I find that anybody in my corner has stolen or destroyed any of Mr. Greene's signs, I will personally pay for replacements. Such actions will not be condoned by my campaign in any way, shape, form or fashion.