Am I the only one NOT outwardly showing Trump Support outta...well...fear?

I'm not a coward. I have seen close combat on deployments both in Iraq and Afghanistan.


And yet, I'm not inclined to put a Trump sign in my yard for fear of a rock(s) through my window (they're expensive windows) or place a sticker on my 4Runner for fear of having my car keyed and tires slashed. It happens all the time.


I live in San Antonio. Google a political map of Texas and it's a beautiful shade of red except for 4 ugly blue blotches: Travis Co.(Austin) Harris Co. (Houston) Dallas Co. and Bexar Co. (San Antonio).


Last year (Spring 2019) I had a "Support the Blue" sign for SAPD in my front yard. Within a week it was thrashed and spread across my front lawn. I drove down to the local precinct to get another one and three officers gathered at the desk said, "We appreciate it, Sir, but please dont put the sign in your yard; people will vandalize your property." The police asked me not to support them because of the repercussions.


I live in a really good, historic neighborhood - a Republican sanctuary. But I leave my front door and still see Biden+Harris signs across the street, to my left and one household on my right (promising unity love and an end to hate; my eyes roll). And their signs are safe. Because I respect their right to freedom of speech. If my dogs poop in their yard, however, I suddenly can't find my plastic bags.


Now I know there are more Trump supporters in Alamo Heights and San Antonio. But you don't see many yard signs or banners. A few. But their signs mysteriously disappear often.


It really bothers me. I'm proud of Trump. Sure, he's a Yankee blowhard. But I love what he has done for my country, my religion, the economy, his attempts to build the wall, American exceptionalism, his foreign policy, backing out of Kyoto, his efforts for Vets and active duty, his moxy, his guts. He's a warrior like no other President since Reagan. And Teddy Roosevelt before that.


I feel cheated because every time I see another Trump supporter I repress an urge to hug'em. Because I feel like I'm on a desert island. I want to virtue signal to my fellow supporters; encourage my shipmates. But I don't.


Now some of you gutsy supporters may look down on me. But I don't like conflict in public. I was raised being taught is was undignified. I hate Jerry Springer displays - particularly with stupids that scream and talk over you with no "inside voice".


When I'm drinking I'm more quick to be vocal, but that's it. Most Trump supporters whom I meet we go through a series of trading questions; throwing out feelers. Back and forth we go until both parties feel it's safe to admit our beliefs on Trump.


It's almost like the 1st and 2nd Century Christians drawing fish in the sand to confirm they were believers. Maybe not in Helotis or College Station, Texas or any rural county/parishes. But inside City limits many Trump supporters are treated like communists in 1952.


Now, the Lib Biden cult members don't have that problem. They won't shut up... It's like talking to a guy who's a vegan. Within 45 seconds they're telling you they're a vegan and drilling you on your diet and how dare you eat meat. Smile and nod.


I don't mind offending people. What I worry most is the destruction of personal property. You know it happens.


Of course if these ANTIFA/BLM hooligans enter my premises that's another issue. My German roommate, Her Sig Sauer MPX 9MM has no problems with confrontations (best firearm for CQB in home urban defense IMO). "WEAPONS FREE!"


I don't think I'm alone on this, otherwise I wouldn't confess it. Maybe I'm hoping that others like me might draw encouragement that they're not the only ones that struggle with what seems like "living in the shadows".


But one things for certain. I'll be voting straight ticket Republican in November. Just as I have since 1994. Hooyah.


TL;DR? I don't have a Trump sign in my front yard because my house's windows cost me A LOT of money.