Smear Graphics

What do we have here, juvenile politicians or intense campaigners or overzealous supporters? Whatever the reason, at the southeast corner of the intersection at Mariner and Northcliffe the land has been cleared with what could be considered a small mountain of dirt in this flatland state. In time, it’ll be the site of other businesses that’ll make the intersection another bonanza of traffic congestion, making it an accident-prone location. But that’s not what this writing is about.

The item of comment is the larger-than-me political sign that’s red-and-white against a backdrop of blue sky. Leaning against a wire fence to keep in it an upright position, the sign has been confetti-eed with additional streaks of red with definite hints of being done by a poor expressionist of pre-school mentality.

Whether done out of zeal to oust incumbent Democrat Diane Rowden, Hernando County Commissioner District 3, or to seat the opposing candidate, Republican John Druzbick, it makes a point in that there are delinquents of any age.

Whoever the culprit, the fact is that the smaller sign positioned next to that of Diane Rowden had no memorable characteristics of its own - I have no recollection the candidate's name or election office. This might give the advantage to Mrs. Rowden.

The Commissioner’s sign stands out so, out of name recognition, perhaps ROWDEN will be easily remembered when voters enter their checkmark on the General Election ballot.

UPDATE:

Just great! Two days later and the sign has been stolen!