Seattle, like other cities, is plagued with unwanted and unsightly graffiti. But in Seattle, law enforcement is going after the taggers. On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the county prosecutor charged 17 individuals with felony property destruction (read story and watch video here). The prosecutor says removing graffiti from buses, bridges, and other public infrastructure costs taxpayers $6 million a year, and costs businesses and property owners millions more. So why not throw taggers in jail, and make them pay restitution? Sounds like a good idea to me!
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