While there were several acts of vandalism in the run up to the December 1 General Election, one would have thought that after all was said and done this practice would be no more. During the campaigns, there were several reports by both parties about their posters, billboards, and flags being defaced or removed allegedly by opposing supporters.
Soon after the elections most of the huge billboards were taken down. However, that of the UWP candidate Marcella Johnson, stood tall in Gros Islet on private property. Last week however, the billboard was defaced with red paint.
A post on Johnson’s page states that; “This is completely unacceptable and must be condemned without hesitation.
“Political competition ends at the ballot box. Once elections are over, democracy demands maturity, respect, and restraint. Vandalism, intimidation, and spiteful acts do not strengthen political movements, they weaken them and erode the civic culture we all depend on,” the post went on to say.
This behavior reflects poorly not on its target, but on those who engage in it. Saint Lucia deserves better than this kind of petty political hostility. We can disagree without destroying, campaign without bullying, and express opinions without resorting to vandalism.
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Well said
“Political competition ends at the ballot box.” The irony, so why not take your billboard down after election day. ESPECIALLY if you lost.
How did this make news!
I am I’m no way condoning any vandalism but wasn’t that poster up for election purposes? In my opinion it should have been taken down right after said elections
Agreed. This big billboard was an eye sore. So are all the posters and flags all around just littering the placs. The few weeks after election should be dedicated to removing all posters etc….showing the end of election…the emd of a battle, with purpose to move forward in unity.
Our country have more serious things to make headlines rather than to deal with petty things. Some people do want to hold public office just for their own private purpose and gain. Totally believe that after seeking to take payment from taxpayers they should enjoy a private and rich lifestyle. One should know attempting to run for a public office you have to prepared to accept the good, bad and evil that comes with it