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Resident: theft of political signs is ‘disheartening’

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To the Editor:

I’m writing to express my frustration over the recent theft of more than 20 Harris/Walz lawn signs.

As a member of a community that values free speech and democratic participation, it’s disheartening to see such disrespectful behavior.

Lawn signs are an important way for individuals to express their political views, and removing them undermines the spirit of our electoral process.

Everyone has the right to support their chosen candidates without fear of retaliation or interference. Whether or not we agree with each other’s choices, we must all respect these fundamental freedoms.

I urge our community to come together and stand against this kind of vandalism. Let’s encourage respectful dialogue and support everyone’s right to voice their opinion.

Leslie Lillien Levy

Kent

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Kathryn Boughton
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Kathryn Boughton has been editor of the Kent Dispatch since its digital reincarnation in October 2023 as a nonprofit online publication. A native of Canaan, Conn., Kathryn has been a regional journalist for more than 50 years, having been employed by both the Lakeville Journal and Litchfield County Times as managing editor. While with the LCT, she was also editor of the former print Kent Good Times Dispatch from 2005 until 2009.

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