Campaign signs. Sure, the candidates will have them posted on every available surface. That’s just what they do. But…here’s my hang-up….why, oh why do everyday people feel the need to post signs in their yard? Or put stickers on their car? Or tattoo it on their foreheads?

I understand feeling strongly about certain issues. I do! I really, really, reallllly do! But at the same time, I realize that when it comes down to it, nobody cares what my stance is. My opinions, in the long run, are not going to affect theirs. I don’t post signs in my yard that state my feelings.

I feel like some people think having an opinion on the election somehow makes them seem more intelligent or more educated. Hey Bubba….that campaign sign doesn’t raise your IQ. I really hope that each sign posted has come from someone who has a good, thorough understanding of the issues and the candidate’s plans concerning those issues.

If posting publicly makes people feel that they’re making a difference, then great! Good! However…my stance on your stance is:

A) While I do care about the outcome of the election, I do not care one iota what your stance is.

B) Seeing that thing stuck in your sod out front is not going to sway my opinions on the issues.

And, after talking to friends and family about this, I find they have similar views.

I guess what I’m saying will have just as little effect on the world as the campaign yard signs do. But, I just really needed to say that. So thank you.

Now….while I try to digest the fact that while election day is looming over us like a dark cloud and I still get sick when I picture myself actually reaching my hand out at the ballot and voting for either candidate, maybe I’ll go drive around the neighborhood and see which one of them has the most signs out.

**Disclaimer for my ranting: I love you all even if you have campaign junk posted. What I really care about when it comes down to it is how we’re going to survive this mess we’ve gotten ourselves into. Let’s all do our best to conserve where we can and work together on bring our USA back to good. Signs and all ; )