Campaigning is Tough

At any time of year, campaigning is tough, not just now when we are getting temperatures in the 90's with high humidity. It is not an easy job. I did it for years and this is the first campaign where I have bowed out. There comes a time when younger more abled people need to take over. That is how the world evolves. I give a lot of credit to all who become active and particularly all of those who stay involved. Hopefully, I will be able to contribute in different ways.

A couple of people were in my community today attempting to politic for a candidate of their choice. One nicely asked me if it was alright to solicit and I answered saying that this was not soliciting in my book but rather politicking. I personally believe that everyone should have the right to door-knock and enter someone's yard to speak with the owner regarding their candidate. This is America.

However, all campaign supporters, at any given time, can be asked to vacate private property. Private property rights are also protected in America. There are some in the condo communities who really believe that campaigning is soliciting. NO IT IS NOT. If that campaigner is asking you for a donation to his/her candidate's campaign, then it is soliciting.

We have No Soliciting signs and No Trespassing signs in and around our community that are intended to protect our residents from panhandlers or individuals attempting to sell products or services. Trying to get your candidate elected does not fall into that category. This is the American way. As long as everyone is respectful of the rights of the residents on their own property, why should anyone get bent out of shape?

But whatever we do, let's get it right on Tuesday and Vote via the PB Post endorsement.