Removing Graffiti Costs To Much!!

Removing graffiti cost to much and it hurts the government because they spend to much money on removing graffiti. Facts show that a 2006 survey of the 88 cities, Caltrans and Metro in Los Angeles County on graffiti removal found the cost was about $28 million. With a population of close to 10 million, the per capita cost is about $2.80. With a population of just under one million, the City of San Jose, CA spent approximately $2 million in 2006 fighting graffiti. The government shouldn't be wasting tax payers money on removing graffiti but wasting it on other important things.

Where Do I Fit?

This does not mean that I necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues. Upbeats express positive views about the economy, government and society. These group of people are satisfied with their own financial situation and Upbeats believe that success is in people’s own hands, and that businesses make a positive contribution to society. This group also has a very favorable view of immigrants. While most support the war in Iraq, Upbeats have mixed views on foreign policy – but most favor preemptive military action against countries that threaten the U.S. Religious, but decidedly moderate in views about social and cultural issues.

Tagger Injunctions

Los Angeles City Atty. Carmen Trutanich wants to give police the ability to arrest "taggers" simply for hanging out together, without having to catch them in the act. "I'm going to put together an end-of-days scenario for these guys," Trutanich said. "If you want to tag, be prepared to go to jail. And I don't have to catch you tagging. I can just catch you . . . with your homeboys." I think that this is wrong b/c innocent people might get in trouble just b/c the police might mistake them from regular people just hanging out to taggers loitering. This graffiti so called "vandalism" is not always just art but it also lets other people express themselves or lets the issue around the world to be brought up and seen.

Gang Violence in L.A.

This is a picture taken by 6th and Bonnie Brea were 18th st. gang members gather up to honor the respect of there Barrio "hood". 

Members of 18th Street frequently adorn their bodies with tattoos.  The most common tattoo is that of the number 18 (XVIII).  The tattoos can be located anywhere on the body, and some members will cover their entire body with 18th Street tattoos, including placing an 18 on their foreheads or above their eyebrows.  The number "666" can also be used to represent 18th Street.  The tattoos also might indicate the clique of 18th Street to which the individual belongs.

This is a picture of 18th Street “Shot Caller” Lefty Cazales Was Killed by His “Homies” When He Crossed Janie (”Mom”) Garcia.  the Columbia Lil’ Cycos clique of the 18th Street gang, under the control of the Mexican Mafia prison gang, were running a classic organized crime operation, based largely on extortion of drug dealers and using ruthless armed violence to protect the scheme.