Sad because graffiti art is seen only as a huge problem, an epidemic or at least as a nuisance by the majority of the world is, in itself, a depressing reflection of the type of world we live in. Vancouver is a city, and by definition not much more than a huge billboard. I know I prefer to shop in a bright, inoffensive and suitably bland atmosphere so that I may sugar-coat my entire day before retreating to the warm embrace of my television and sofa.
Anarchy is an extremely scary thing for some.
To me, hip hop culture is a breath of fresh air in an otherwise generally dull and superficial planet. I bet it scares some of you readers to think of my disillusioned generation. Yes, we have not been so eager to ingest the commercialized way of life that you revel in. We slink in your shadows with heavy hoodies and baggy pants that hang low on our hips. We deface your billboards with advertisements of our own.