Some have recently worn the color purple to show they are against bullying and, less than a week later, there is a story in the news about a Maine farmer in Levant who was bullied to remove his “No on 1” sign.

It kind of looks like people are talking out of both sides of their mouths when some bullying is allowed.

Not only that, but trampling on a person’s freedom of speech not only removes the 1st Amendment rights but also mocks the sacrifices military men and women made for that freedom. Soldiers deserve everyone’s respect and that is no way to show it.

Enough, already. I am going to send a clear message that bullying and taking away someone’s right to free speech is unacceptable when I vote “no” on Question 1.

Renee Fortin, Lewiston