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[quote user="Sombra"] There is a whole lot of stereotyping here.  Let me ask you a question.  Does Walmart sell guns both real and toy versions? The TOY train cars in question are a legitimate expression of graffiti art , last I check spray painting toy or model cars was legal - so how this deiscussion jumps to cries of vandalism and gang insignias is beyond me.  Put another way - if these same artists are now able to receive compensation for painting toy items, t-shirts, murals, walls etc - How is that a bad thing?  Would't this legitimate activity cut down on real vandalism by providing an alternative?  It sounds like the artists here have clearly been identified - I can;t imagine that he would go down  to the local yard and bomb a train.  It seems to me that folks are reacting more to the art regardless if it is vandalism or not - this is also why you hear such negative connotations  - some of which include the gang association. I don't think this product promotes any illegal behavior any more than the guns do. [/quote] I fail to see the big problem here. If you don't like it, don't buy it it's that simple. Speak with your wallet. Personally I believe the decision to buy these cars is a judgment call the parents will have to make on their own. If you think your kid is smart enough to realize that running around vandalizing other people's property is a big no-no o.k. buy them.  If not sit them down and explain why vandalism is bad. It's not wal-mart's job to raise your kids it's yours. Don't ruin it for those who are mature enough to handle it. I think the world would be a better place if more people took this approach. It's time for the parents of the world to step-up and take responsibility instead of blaming video games, toys, movies, or music.
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