Man Installs Electric Fence to Guard Trump 2020 Sign

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Katherine Rodriguez 16 Sep 2020

A Massachusetts man installed an electric fence around the Trump 2020 sign in his front yard to keep potential thieves from stealing it.

John Oliveria, of New Bedford, said he installed the fence because six of his Trump 2020 campaign signs have been stolen from his lawn since May, KCTV reported.

“It’s a shame I have to do this,” said Oliveria. “I believe in the president. Obviously, people didn’t like it.”

Oliveria, a 20-year veteran of the Navy and member of the New Bedford School Committee, said he had enough and it was time to take charge of things after he filed two police reports about the sign thefts.

Oliveria told WJAR that a separate sign, which read, “Voice Your Vote. Vote New Bedford” was never removed.

Since he installed the 3-1/2 foot fence, the 54-year-old disabled veteran said his sign has remained untouched.

Oliveria was a lifelong Democrat who recently changed his party affiliation to Republican, and said he would never go around stealing signs for the opposing candidate.

“That’s what our country is about. Different opinions and voicing them in a fair and equitable manner. Taking a sign is not fair and equitable,” said Oliveira. “You have to be able to respect each other or we won’t be able to accomplish anything if we don’t. Don’t mess with my right to free speech.”

https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/09/16/man-installs-electric-fence-guard-trump-2020-sign/

[Idiot]

Katherine Rodriguez 16 Sep 2020

A Massachusetts man installed an electric fence around the Trump 2020 sign in his front yard to keep potential thieves from stealing it.

John Oliveria, of New Bedford, said he installed the fence because six of his Trump 2020 campaign signs have been stolen from his lawn since May, KCTV reported.

“It’s a shame I have to do this,” said Oliveria. “I believe in the president. Obviously, people didn’t like it.”

Oliveria, a 20-year veteran of the Navy and member of the New Bedford School Committee, said he had enough and it was time to take charge of things after he filed two police reports about the sign thefts.

Oliveria told WJAR that a separate sign, which read, “Voice Your Vote. Vote New Bedford” was never removed.

Since he installed the 3-1/2 foot fence, the 54-year-old disabled veteran said his sign has remained untouched.

Oliveria was a lifelong Democrat who recently changed his party affiliation to Republican, and said he would never go around stealing signs for the opposing candidate.

“That’s what our country is about. Different opinions and voicing them in a fair and equitable manner. Taking a sign is not fair and equitable,” said Oliveira. “You have to be able to respect each other or we won’t be able to accomplish anything if we don’t. Don’t mess with my right to free speech.”

https://www.breitbart.com/2020-election/2020/09/16/man-installs-electric-fence-guard-trump-2020-sign/

Bear trap would work better.

[Jazzhead]

A moat with alligators might be fun.

[DB]

Just rub poison oak/poison ivy oil on it and let them have at it...

[Hoodat]

Bear trap would work better.

For a vet, a couple of Claymores would do the trick.

[Smokin Joe]

When I put up yard signs, I place them in the part of the yard where the dog poops and stop raking that part for the duration. Anyone wants to brave that minefield in the dark is likely to get a souvenir to take with them.

[mountaineer]

My cousin in Delaware has had two Trump signs stolen. Should have adopted some defensive measures after the first one.

[PeteS in CA]

Will this electric fence give a special thrill to idiot males who try urinating on the sign?

[DB]

Will this electric fence give a special thrill to idiot males who try urinating on the sign?

They tested that on Myth Busters...

[Wingnut]

They tested that on Myth Busters...

Never cross streams.  It would be bad…

[sneakypete]

For a vet, a couple of Claymores would do the trick.

@Hoodat

He was a sailor. He has never seen one,never mind deployed one.