graffiti views split by age, not just legal/illegal

In a 13 March 2008 editorial, the The Eagle Tribune of North Andover explained the adult view of graffiti. The piece begins, "Graffiti isn't "art." It's vandalism and a criminal act. Sensible, mature adults recognize the difference." And goes on to say, "Graffiti vandals may fancy themselves artists, but they are nothing more than selfish brats."

Though I understand their point, I don't think they're going to convince anyone with this crotchety rhetoric. The implicit "fuck you" in all graffiti must really piss off "adults" - this editorial is an example of the level of public discussion surrounding the graffiti problem.

The editorial: Our View: Grown-ups don't consider graffiti 'art'