Gang Graffiti Taggers Typically non-violent, just signing their name everywhere. Think of children putting initials in wet cement or on a tree. Gangs consider themselves a nation. By definition, a nation defends borders. It maintains an economy and competes with other nations.
Nations have some form of recognizable government structure.
They respond when disrespected by other nations. They form alliances and wage war against other nations. Gangs engage in all of the above activities and graffiti plays an integral part in these activities. Please note that tattoos are now very common among members and tend to serve a similar function to graffiti. Gang name, symbols, and colors mark the person as a gang member.