I would like to question the assumption that graffiti is "associated with marginalized populations (e.g., inner-city youth of color)? "
A couple of years ago, the StarTribune did an extensive report on urban graffiti and found that the vast majority was done by young, white, affluent males. Their justification was "freedom of speech" and "artistic expression". I know that this has certainly been true in my neighborhood. I haven't seen an actual "gang tag" on my block in more than twelve years. I would also like to add that most new graffiti, that I have personally observed in the last few weeks, is all about "No war with Iraq"! I have seen that tag on buildings, signs, mailboxes, etc. I personally believe that ALL graffiti is vandalism and should be stopped. And I find it pretty sad that parental responsibility needs to be legislated. Catherine Leighton Live in Longfellow/Work North East TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
