Pathetic that candidate supporters think stealing signs is a good idea.
First the voting population would have to know how to read.
“Yet 54% of U.S. adults read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level, and 64% of our country’s fourth graders do not read proficiently.”—National Literacy Institute.
In 2023, 28% of US adults (from 16 to 65) performed at or below Level 1 in literacy, and 44% performed at Level 3 or above. —Brighterly.com
Adults scoring below Level 1 can comprehend simple sentences and short paragraphs with minimal structure but will struggle with multi-step instructions or complex sentences, while those at Level 1 can locate explicitly cued information in short texts, lists, or simple digital pages with minimal distractions but will struggle with multi-page texts and complex prose.
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In Florida, stealing political campaign signs is a criminal offense treated as petty theft or misdemeanor theft, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500 for signs valued under $100. If the stolen property exceeds this value or involves multiple incidents, charges can escalate to a felony with more severe penalties. Additionally, if signs are taken from private property, the act may also constitute burglary or trespassing. It is important to note that placing signs on state or county road rights-of-way is illegal under Florida Statute 106.1435, meaning such signs are not protected from removal by authorities, though private citizens may still face tampering charges.
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It's worse than I thought!