<div id="edo-message"><div><div style="font-size:16px">Roy, I'm sorry this happened to you. It happened to me (and my right-leaning signs) multiple times in the past. It infuriated me every time. </div><div style="font-size:16px"><br></div><div style="font-size:16px">Completely agree with your assertion that we all need to respect each other and we all have the right to free speech; that freedom is the cornerstone of our country.</div><div style="font-size:16px"><br></div><div id="edo-signature"></div></div></div><div id="edo-original"><div><blockquote type="cite" style="margin: 1ex 0 0 0 !important; border-left: 1px #ccc solid !important; padding-left: 0.4ex !important;"><div id="edo-meta">On Oct 7, 2024 at 6:36 PM, lopazor via Neighbors <<a href="mailto:neighbors@lj-estates.com">neighbors@lj-estates.com</a>> wrote: <br><br></div>
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<p style="margin:9pt 0in 0in"><span style="font-family:roboto;color:rgb(17,17,17)">My fellow neighbors:</span></p>
<p style="margin:9pt 0in 0in;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-family:roboto;color:rgb(17,17,17)">Stealing political signs is theft! I am writing to express my profound disappointment and outrage regarding this afternoon’s theft of political signs in our beautiful neighborhood. This act, of ONE SOLE INDIVIDUAL, is not only a blatant disregard for the law but also an affront to the democratic principles we should all hold dear.</span></p>
<p style="margin:9pt 0in 0in;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-family:roboto;color:rgb(17,17,17)"><a href="https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/law-and-life/is-it-illegal-to-steal-or-vandalize-political-signs/" style="font-family:roboto;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none;font-family:roboto;color:rgb(17,17,17)">Stealing political signs is a crime in all 50 states</span></a>. <a href="https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/law-and-life/is-it-illegal-to-steal-or-vandalize-political-signs/" style="font-family:roboto;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none;font-family:roboto;color:rgb(17,17,17)">It is a misdemeanor that can result in fines and even jail time</span></a>. Beyond the legal ramifications, this behavior undermines the very foundation of our democracy. <a href="https://www.findlaw.com/legalblogs/law-and-life/is-it-illegal-to-steal-or-vandalize-political-signs/" style="font-family:roboto;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0);border-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration:none;font-family:roboto;color:rgb(17,17,17)">Political signs are a form of free speech, protected under the First Amendment</span></a>. By stealing these signs, these criminals are not just committing theft; they are attempting to silence the voices of fellow citizens. It was obvious the political persuasion of the individual, because one particular sign of a right-leaning presidential candidate was left untouched throughout the neighborhood. And for the record, my right leaning neighbors have the same right as me, a left of center person, to express their opinion on their property.</span></p>
<p style="margin:9pt 0in 0in;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)" dir="auto"><span style="font-family:roboto;color:rgb(17,17,17)">This kind of behavior is unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms by ALL. It is a cowardly act that reflects poorly on our neighborhood and our commitment to democratic values. If the perp is on here (and I have reason to believe he is), and we have you on camera, I urge you to consider the consequences of your actions and to respect the rights of others to express their political beliefs freely and without fear of retribution. AND RETURN EVERYONE’S DAMN SIGN TODAY, and I won’t prosecute! If not, I will post your truck, face, and file with Dallas PD.</span></p>
<p style="margin:9pt 0in 0in;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:roboto;color:rgb(17,17,17)">I hope this serves as a wake-up call to those who think they can act with impunity. Our neighbors deserves better, and we must all work together to ensure that such acts of vandalism and theft are not tolerated.</span></p>
<p style="margin:9pt 0in 0in;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:roboto;color:rgb(17,17,17)"> Roy Lopez</span></p>
<p style="margin:9pt 0in 0in;word-spacing:0px;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:roboto;color:rgb(17,17,17)">You neighbor!</span></p>
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