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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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