Crime wave spreads in Lawrence Township

Mary C. Lincoln, Lawrence
A current crime wave — the theft of Rush Holt lawn signs — has spread from Princeton to Lawrence.
   Last weekend signs were stolen from my yard. This childish behavior is not only theft of my property, but also, it violates my free speech rights to publicly support a political candidate of my choice.
   A worker at Scott Sipprelle’s campaign office told me that Mr. Sipprelle does not support the theft of his opponent’s signs. If that is true, it is past time for Mr. Sipprelle to make a very public directive to his supporters that their actions are contrary to traditional political election etiquette in our democracy. It does not speak well for Mr. Sipprelle or his party.
Mary C. Lincoln
Lawrence