Despite numerous law and order programs, graffiti continues on its dark and dirty path.
None of us want to have our front wall or our garage door defaced by graffiti. But what can we do about it when it happens?
It seems to me that our government policies are failing us in regard to deterring this disgraceful behaviour.
When I see yet another example of the defacing of public or private property I have to question whether this conduct is the highest form of arrogance and self-delusion? Why do these vandals believe that anyone really cares about seeing their scribblings, their scrawlings, their defacing of someone else's property?
One has to ask, if these vandals are really seeking public recognition, then why are they too ashamed to clearly identify who they are? If they are really seeking to be identified, why not stand up and admit to the authorship of their creations? Why hide away like cowards in the night?
A number of local councils have shown that they are prepared to give a public forum for honest and talented urban artists. This is commendable and should be encouraged.
I do not complain about young and talented artists who seek to legitimately display their creations. It is the would-be-if-they-could-be's who are the cause of this problem.