Yard Sign Theft Gets Ugly
By: Kelly James
Updated: October 2, 2012
AMARILLO -- Five weeks before the November elections, it's slowly turning to yard sign season.
Signs supporting political candidates are popping up across the panhandle.
But, voicing that support sometimes comes at a price.
It's often said politics in Texas is a contact sport, bring a helmet.
You don't see it often in small local races, but, openly express an opinion about a big race with a yard sign and that metaphorical helmet becomes more of a requirement.
A sign for the Obama/Biden ticket was stolen from this yard a couple of weeks ago. And while that happens to both parties, the letter she received a few days later is what concerns the homeowner.
The stamped letter without a return address didn't contain a threat. But, was intimidating.
The homeowner says the letter contained a picture of aborted fetuses and with a caption saying "Obama: Pro death baby killer."
Police have not determined if the sign theft is related to the letter. But, they are investigating.
Signs supporting political candidates are popping up across the panhandle.
But, voicing that support sometimes comes at a price.
It's often said politics in Texas is a contact sport, bring a helmet.
You don't see it often in small local races, but, openly express an opinion about a big race with a yard sign and that metaphorical helmet becomes more of a requirement.
A sign for the Obama/Biden ticket was stolen from this yard a couple of weeks ago. And while that happens to both parties, the letter she received a few days later is what concerns the homeowner.
The stamped letter without a return address didn't contain a threat. But, was intimidating.
The homeowner says the letter contained a picture of aborted fetuses and with a caption saying "Obama: Pro death baby killer."
Police have not determined if the sign theft is related to the letter. But, they are investigating.
