The Price We Pay For Graffiti:
The senseless waste of our private and tax dollars to repair the needless destruction of property by these graffiti “artists” (I use this term in the lightest sense) bears concern. What is this segment of our society trying to achieve through their mindless destruction of private property? Often the primary culprits in this supposed form of communication are the so called "street" gangs. Apparently, their lack of ambition and self-esteem directly correlates to the need for this destructive form of self expression. On a recent television broadcast a local entrepreneur was being interviewed about the impact that “graffiti” was having on her business. “If this continues I might have to close down”. This local entrepreneur wanted to promote her business by placing a sign on her property, but was afraid to do so because of its possible destruction. Hard working individuals such as this should not have to put up with this blatant disregard for their property. Wake up America and take a stand! Something must be done to stop these gangs from destroying our way of life. If we continue to allow these degenerates to control our cities how can we expect our children to prosper?
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That was very sad to hear about the business that was in financial trouble because of graffiti. I believe that graffiti is a senseless act of destruction as well. It is horrible to see these marks on public property, especially knowing the significance of it. But really, what can we do to stop this type of ignorance? Stricter laws on the people who are caught? I think it would be difficult to catch someone in the act of this. Who has time to sit and babysit thier property 24/7? I saw the post on inmates cleaning up graffiti. I think that is necessary. I am not saying inmates are the ones doing this distruction, but who better to do this type of community service than people who have committed crimes much like graffitti is a crime. I enjoyed both of your posts on Salem Oregon.
Tloza,
I believed that this "graffiti" issue directly correlated to our chapter on "urban development". What prospective business owner would want to set up shop in an area where this type of wanton vandalism occurred with great frequency? No one would want to see something they had worked hard for to be senselessly destroyed! I agree that babysitting 24/7 is out of the question but I would certainly place a "hidden" camera to try to catch the perps. Thank you for your comment. Mark
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