Candidates Debate, Vandals Strike

If you saw yesterdays Rush Hour debate, you know the three candidates challenging Mayor Tom Menino brought a much sharper brand of criticism to bear. An intensifying campaign should be no surprise given the current political climate. Harsh rhetoric is one thing, and is actually good if focused on relevant issues in the campaign. That spirited debate has apparently spawned acts of vandalism is certainly an undesireable extension of spirited debates. In one case, there is surveillance video of vandalism on a Michael Flaherty campaign sign.