Dear Editor,

In 2018, my young relatives in Texas had worked hard for Beto O’Rourke’s bid for US Senate, and they came so close to victory. Out of anger and disappointment, I posted a rude remark on Facebook that included a curse word and then was rightly called out for it by a Facebook friend. I removed the post, apologized in a private message, and agreed that ugly language was not appropriate or necessary; I should be able to make my case without it.

We put yard signs up in support of Democratic candidates. Our neighbors across the street put up yard signs supporting Republicans, I respect their right to their opinions, and they seem to respect mine.

 What I object to are the ugly words I see on a few of the Trump signs in town. I’m not above swearing now and again, but I know better than to use profanity in front of my neighbors’ children or around folks like my lovely 90-year-old neighbor who I suspect would rather not hear it.

In this time of great political division, can we at least try to get through this election cycle as respectfully as possible? Please?

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

Gail Gwinn

Waitsburg, Wash.