Family Attorney
Editorial – Published July 3, 2007
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Painting over a big problem It seems like we’re forever chasing - and failing to catch - taggers whose graffiti litters San Joaquin County. Their desecration of property is everywhere, yet they’re nowhere to be found - lurking in the shadows and corners of our communities. The San Joaquin Board of Supervisors did the right thing June 26 by unanimously approving an anti-graffiti ordinance that would send offenders to jail, stiffen fines and add parental liability for violations. It parallels Stockton’s previously adopted ordinance. We’re plagued by all types of crime, most of it more serious than scrawling or spray-painting on walls and buildings. Police and sheriff’s deputies are overwhelmed by vehicle thefts, break-ins and violent offenses. So, even if taggers are caught and convicted, fines might be paid, but there’s no room for them in an overcrowded county jail. That kind of frustration was reflected by two supervisors who voted for the tougher ordinance. » Quotes: “I want people to see the county’s doing something about graffiti,” Larry Ruhstaller said. “They’re beating us at it,” Steve Gutierrez said. » Bottom line: We need to give law enforcement every reasonable option to fight this blight, but all county residents need to be watchful and helpful, too. More : recordnet.com |
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