Is graffiti art or crime?

In the late 1960's, graffiti became more than just a political statement or gang mark, it became a hobby and an art to some. But this past time required breaking the law and vandalizing others property. It was widely seen by society as a nuisance and problem. However, to the youth behind this movement, it was the only way of creatively expressing themselves in an oppressed society. However, was this reason enough for the graffiti …

…of a wall. But until then it will be in the streets where the people who experience the world as it really is are. Graffiti is not a crime - trespass and damage to property are. And the failure by politicians, educators, "sociologists" and journalists to understand this fact is just another proof of their incompetence. But the greatest of all crimes is the crime of abuse of government powers - the crime of politics.