In our current turbulent political environment, it seems to me that it should be legally mandatory that political signs present clear, accurate information.  But as I drive around my community, I am increasingly disturbed by the highly confusing messages of some political signs.  

For anyone only casually informed about the issues, it could disenfranchise many Mainers.

For example, on "#1, Vote YES to secure voting" actually means the exact opposite.

We are being asked if we want to have absentee balloting available in Maine and suggesting that we do not. 

Nearly 40% of Mainers vote by absentee ballot. If a voter is confused, this could create the opposite results — eliminating absentee voting altogether. 

For almost half of our fellow Mainers who are without transportation, unable to leave work, are home bound, out of town on business, sick or unable to physically get to the polls on that particular day, this could create a very serious problem.     

Mainers cannot afford to be tricked or misinformed when democracy itself is being threatened.   

I urge all Mainers to very carefully read the fine print at the ballot box so you know what you are actually voting for.  Political signs can be very confusing and sometimes downright deceptive.

Polly Armstrong lives in South Thomaston