For years, the operative response to the issue of election signs was "Get rid of that clutter" and, as a result, rules were put in place to restrict when and where they could be placed.
The concern was that election signs clog up streets and boulevards, make a mess of the visual landscape and could be distracting to drivers.
But could signs also help remind people that voting time is near and maybe they should get out and mark their ballot?
Some politicians seem to think so, and short of setting up voting booths in every fast food restaurant, movie theatre and shopping mall, maybe more signs - even bigger ones announcing the election date - might spur people to be good citizens and vote.
On the other hand, maybe those who don't vote would prefer not to be reminded and would just ignore the signs anyway.
Still, it might be worth placing a few large signs in major corridors to see if a few more voters make the effort. It couldn't hurt.
