Campaign banners have become more and more ugly, where does one draw the line as offensive? Ask yourself, does your neighbor really want to see your political cheerleading every time they step out their front door 24/7/365 days a year.  HOA restrictions are put in place with the intent of protecting members and abuses and lack of concern for others.  The majority of residents may be of one political affiliation or another or wish to display their political affiliations for all to see, but does that mean everyone should enjoy or tolerate?  Let’s say 100% of OPA was of the same political stripes and had at least one political sign displayed 24/7/365. Yes that is extreme but would that make OPA a more attractive community? Before you say yes assume it was all signs for the opposition candidate. We have all seen the political sign shrines erected by some in places other than OP.  Is that what we want in OP?

We are a divided nation, let’s resist the temptation to make that divide more pronounced and keep our community where we can be neighborly and respectful. I hope that OPA will continue to enforce the restrictions as currently stand. The time period is more than adequate for those who need to announce their political affiliation.  I remain convinced that they do nothing to influence someone’s actual vote.