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Railroad Graffiti is Vandalism, Not Art Locked

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Posted by Grabnet on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 8:18 PM

I had trouble with this article too. In particular the author reported he had "tagged" RR equipment himself. I thought this very bizarre as I thought this activity was illegal and could get you arrested. Also the potential for injury doing this type of art around full scale RR equipment is very real and  should not be encouraged.

Tom

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Railroad Graffiti is Vandalism, Not Art
Posted by MontRailLink on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:43 PM

In reading the most recent issue of Garden Railways I came upon an article extolling the art of various graffiti "artists".  I'm sorry, but when someone defaces another's property that's vandalism, not art.  Extolling the artistic side of vandalism is encouraging not discouraging a crime.  If you like this form of art offer your own house or car as a canvas.  

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