TITLE : VANDALISM
vandalism
The word vandalism is
synonym among the public. Referring to the second edition Oxford dictionary
edited by Miranda Steel, vandalism is define as a person who damages somebody
else’s property on purpose. Other sources also give the meaning of vandalism as
the attack or damage of property of any kind including virtual space with no
other purpose than destruction or disruption of the said property or virtual
space. Historically, vandalism has been justified by painter Gustave
Courbet as destruction of monuments symbolizing "war and
conquest". Therefore, it is often done as an expression of contempt,
creativity, or both. Gustave Courbet's attempt, during the 1871 Paris
Commune, to dismantle the Vendôme Column, a symbol of the
past Napoleon III authoritarian Empire, was one of the most
celebrated events of vandalism. Nietzsche himself would meditate
after the Commune on the "fight against culture", taking as example
the intentional burning of the Tuileries Palace on May 23, 1871.
"The criminal fight against culture is only the reverse side of a criminal
culture" wrote Klossowski
after quoting Nietzsche.
Vandalism of public
property is rampant throughout the whole world. How many of us have wanted to
use the public telephones, only to find that they are out of order? The same
goes with public toilets, vending machines, salting lawns, cutting trees
without permission, egg throwing, breaking windows, arson, spraying
paint on others' properties, tagging, placing glue into locks, tire
slashing, keying (scratching) paint, ransacking a property,
flooding a house by clogging a sink, leaving the water running and other
amenities that are for the use of the general public. Based on the research by
Professor Stanfford Rollin from University of Newcastle, he had done a research
about the percentage of vandalism that is rampant throughout United Kingdom. In
the research, he stated that the percentage of vandalism had been rising
rapidly from year 2010 until 2012. In year 2010,the percentage is about 36% and
for year 2011 it had been increased 5% compared to year 2010. However, in year
2012 it became more worst as it had risen up to 25%.
Vandalism is bad for many
reasons. It ruins property and the quality of whatever has been vandalized.
Also, to pay for the damage done, it cost taxpayer money to pay for all the
damages. It also sad, for the people who worked hard to build whatever was
vandalized. Vandalism can also affect your permanent record. It also brings
down moral, it is highly disrespectful and gives you a really bad reputation.
The places that are usually vandalized are public buildings, schools, parks and
stations like the railway station and bus stations. The things that are damaged
include street signs, benches and litter bins. Who are those vandals? Many
people are quick to point their fingers at the teenagers. However, they are not
completely correct. Those responsible
for vandalism are people who have no respect for public property. They
disregard the law and do not care about the community at all.
There are many reasons why
people carry out these acts of vandalism. Although most vandals do not have a clear motive for their acts,
studies show that basic social problems and attitudes are at the root of the
vandalism. Some of them are mentally ill or destructive by nature. Others do it
because they are against the authorities or angry at society. Some do it just
for fun without thought to the inconvenience caused to others. Moreover, Grown
up with a low IQ people, most people vandalize because they're bored as hell or
they have nothing better to do. Even, could be because of depression, defiance,
alliance, revenge, boredom, drug and alcohol abuse, disciplinary problems,
personal problems and racial or political conflicts. But the most of them do it
because they think that by doing that kind of wrong doings it is a ‘cool’
thingy.
Besides that, government is
trying hard to stop the vandalism. At the moment, punishment for vandalism is
fine. Due to that, vandal keeps growing up as they do not mind of the
punishment that had stated in the law. Perhaps the government should impose a
havier punishment. For instance, the authorities could impose a jail sentence
for 2 years. Therefore, they will be afraid to do those things. Moreover, they
can held a mandatory social work. With this, those criminals can learn from the
mistakes that they have done in the past. In addition, high rate of penalty
should be inflicted so that they would not do the vandalism as what they had to
pay imposed a high penalty to those wrong doings.
Furthermore, government
could also educate the public on civic consciousness. Such as, in schools, civic
and citizenship subject should be thought to the pupils so that they can learn
it when they are still young. Once, they have used with it, vandalism can be
reduce. In this subject, student will be thought to be a responsible and care
about the community. Not only the government should take care about these
problems but the citizen also should take action to reduce this puzzle. The
citizen can lighten the government burden by doing their part just as reporting
these vandals to the authorities to take action on them
How can I keep vandalism
from getting to me? As a parent, you are considered responsible for your own
children’s behaviour. Setting a good example is the best way to influence your
children to behave properly. Such as, respect the law, plus other people’s
rights and property, do not offer excuses for lawlessness, do not break the
laws, protect your personal property, keep your garage, shed and car doors
locked, use outdoor lighting and lastly report an incidents like a suspicious
persons or unusual activities near your home at an odd hours.
Be aware! Young teenagers will probably be exposed
to vandals in their school. Make sure to discourage them from
participating in their activities. Give them enough attention like give them
plenty of love as well as discipline. Encourage their activities, recognize
their successes and help them learn from their failures. Next, be aware of who
their friends are and know how they spend their time. Moreover, if they began
to develop serious personal problems such as difficulties in relationship and
drug or alcohol problems, give professional counselling. It can keep minor
problems from becoming major difficulties. So, now you know how vandalism can get to
you. Take the time to protect your family, your community and your
possessions from vandals. Make crime more trouble than it's worth.
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breaking the traffic lights
the vandals. catch him!!!
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