Because men and women are more mature, realize it is a senseless crime, and, now know the legal consequences. Have the maturity to speak to the intended victim face to face and resolve the conflict, if the vandalism committed was an act of revenge. Accept the fact that a conflict occurred in the past and is now over. Realize that pranks may be comical to some, but it goes too far when something or someone is injured or damaged. The willful or malicious destruction of public or private property.
Vandalism is a crime punishable by either incarceration or fine or both.
Sometimes it is an act of revenge for past transgressions. Property is damaged or destroyed resulting in personal and financial loss. Communities incur the indirect result of higher insurance rates and taxes. Pride in the community is lessened. Perpetrators are punished and labeled as criminals.