Political Yard Signs | Photo by Kayli Thompson | The Wright State Guardian
For the past year, residents around the Lake Campus have set up political signs and flags to show their political preferences. Locals are unsure of what others will do with their yards after Joe Biden goes into office on Jan. 20.
Student Opinion
Wright State University (WSU) student Chanel Walls does not have any political signs, but they appreciate those who have them on display.
“I would assume that some people will keep them, but if they’re disposable I’m sure they will throw them out,” said Walls.
According to Walls, they have respect for a home in Coldwater that has their front lawn covered in Trump 2020 yard signs, flags and a cardboard cutout of Donald Trump.
Celina Resident
Celina resident Jacob Buehler’s home has signs that do not support any candidate for the 2020 election. Their property has a mannequin Donald Trump in a money suit along with several flags expressing their dislike for President Trump.
Buehler was contacted by the Celina police to take down some of his flags that were considered offensive to others in the area.
“They were actually pretty reasonable. They said that they only cared because someone called in and threatened to do something if I didn’t take them down,” said Buehler.
Buehler still has the flags up.
Coldwater Resident
Lillian Brookhart, a resident of Coldwater, believes that people will keep their political displays up even after Joe Biden takes office in Jan.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if people left signs out as a show of protest from this election. It has been so controversial, in some opinions, but I guess that’s what yard signs are all about. They are meant to express your opinion and who you support,” said Brookhart.
A Coldwater water tower has a Trump 2020 banner along with a pro-life banner to show the owner’s views.
According to Brookhart, they would not be surprised if the banners stayed up in support of Trump, win or lose.
