Since early voting began nine days ago, the little grass island nearest the entrance to the mall where early voting is located has been manned by candidates — myself included. That island and the one across were covered in yard signs, for every candidate and measure on the ballot.<\/p>\n
Yesterday afternoon, that came to a stop when a mall employee, accompanied by no fewer than four security guards, informed the three candidates present of the mall’s "no soliciting" policy: no greeting voters, no signs allowed.<\/p>\n
it does seem peculiar to me that more than a week has passed with candidates and signs present every day (except Sunday). Did they truly just notice that we were there, or was there a complaint generated that prompted our dismissal?<\/p>\n
I hate to say it, but I’m kind of glad. I’m sunburned already, and I’m not sure of the value of that activity — how many people go to vote early, not knowing for whom they plan to vote? At the same time, if some are present but others conspicuously absent… it could make a difference.<\/p>\n
I’m quite sure I can make more productive use of my time at less peril to my easily-burned skin.<\/p>\n
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Since early voting began nine days ago, the little grass island nearest the entrance to the mall where early voting is located has been manned by candidates — myself included. That island and the one across were covered in yard … Continue reading