THE EDITOR, Sir:

I emerged from the country parts to show my little group of kids some 'city lights' and take some photo representation of the hero that we were discussing. When we got to Hope Road, all were disappointed because the painter's effort was sadly defaced, damaged, tarnished and vandalised by other efforts.

We are proud of our heroes and it must have taken the mayor, town planner, graphic artist or the powers that be a lot of thought, time and money to formalise these etchings and portraits for all to see. There are many ways by which the turf members, cultural associations, educated elites can make 'their voices heard' other than spoiling another artist's property.

The spray paint could be reserved to fill a community need on Labour Day. Graffiti more often than not are considered works of art; however, I do believe that it is a crime to trespass on another person's property to deliberately deface and vandalise and destroy his or her cultural effort or work of art.

I am, etc.,

E. LEWIS

www.marlieacres.com