Reaction in Durham to the signs has been mixed, with some Legion members expressing concern over what might be a misleading campaign message, and others saying they have no problem with any of it. For his part, Mr. Humes says campaigning on the issue of veterans near Remembrance Day is a matter of coincidental timing. "I know some are concerned about the timing because of Remembrance Day but I was always planning to make veterans an important component of my campaign," wrote Mr. Humes in a letter, noting his site, www.durham4vets.org, has been active for almost two months. "I understand and respect those who disagree with my methods and the timing of the awareness campaign, it was not my intention to upset or anger anyone." Liberal campaign manager Quito Maggi points out the prime minister chose the byelection date, and not the Liberal party, which would have "done the same (sign campaign) in January." A happy coincidence for the Liberals then, that Mr. Humes's concerns with veterans' issues can be highlighted during a November campaign. Certainly, the issues surrounding Canada's veterans are just as important as any issue that might be raised in this byelection, and Mr. Humes has every prerogative to emphasize and champion them. But one must be ever-cognizant that complete transparency and effective communication are expected and demanded by voters. In the final analysis, it was a small misstep on the part of the Liberals, but the signs should have been crystal clear that Liberal candidate Grant