Graffiti artists do not understand that their choice of displaying their art work is Vandalism. People feel violated when someone else takes it upon themself to change the appearance of their property. These kids do not understand that vandalism is not allowed whether it is public or private property. Graffiti is destructive and disturbing to the community. Graffiti is affiliated with gangs, hence most gang members are the ones violating the community with their form of art.
Gangs disrupt the community by inflicting fear.
People believe that if there is more graffiti around, the more fearful the neighbors will become of gangs. Citizens fear graffiti because they relate it to gangs, in turn, causing them to feel unsafe and insecure of their environment. Everywhere you turn there is graffiti, walking to the bus stop or at your child's school. Graffiti intimidates people who are a part of the neighborhood. This type of in security causes the neighbors to become nervous and watchful for gangs that are ready to start trouble.