As the presidential election grows even closer, advertising for political nominees becomes more common. One such method of support is political signs. It’s a popular practice to advertise candidates in front yards or on mailboxes. However, some people have mixed feelings on this form of advertisement. For various reasons, some like it, others don’t.

With political signs, the whole point is to make a stance known and express  support for the candidate who would benefit this country better in one’s opinion. 

Students like junior Joshua Nelson agree that’s completely fine, but not something they would personally want to partake in due to the advertising aspect. 

“It is good to at least know that other people are able to show what their stance is,” Nelson said. “I am not a huge fan of publicly advertising where I stand.”

Others, including sophomore Adam Turner,  just don’t think it’s necessary to advertise opinions on politics for anyone to see.

“In my opinion, I think it’s kind of dumb to, like, let everyone in the town know your political opinions,” Turner said. “I think it’s just kind of, like, keep it to yourself.”

Politics are a touchy subject to talk about, so much so that most of the time people will decide not to discuss them with friends or neighbors. 

However, with the Presidential election taking place on Nov. 5, people are voting for their chosen nominees and crossing their fingers. And some people see that as the perfect time to show their support through more outspoken means.

Another complaint is that political signs are not very effective at advertising candidates and parties.

Sophomore Jonathan Summers said he’s somewhere between indifferent and annoyed due to the pointlessness of keeping yard signs out.

“Political signs are designed as advertisements for said candidates,” Summers said. “However the people that see them will just make their own decision based on who they want to represent them, not because their neighbor has a yard sign.”