If you have ever been at the hands of people who have a blatant disregard for your property, and feel it within their rights to daub their favourite football clubs, who they are currently in love with, or just sheer profanities on your walls, then read on - it's just possible this could solve all your problems.....
A house in a nearby town has suffered dreadfully over the years with graffiti problems on one of its walls which is windowless and right against the pavement opposite is a bit of a rough pub. An ideal "canvas" for drunken revellers let loose with a spray can. The owners religiously painted it at least once a month in a nice soft cream colour and it kept being mindlessly defaced. Very distressing and soul-destroying to say the very least.
Finally, during the last World Cup, it appears that someone had a brainwave - in a last ditch attempt to finally stop these vandals, they painted the whole of the side of the house as an England flag.
A novel move - and topical. I don't even remember which world cup it was. However, the interesting point I am making here, is a tale of success to warm the heart! I am happy to report that there has been not one instance of graffiti ever since! This goes to prove there is at least a modicum of allegiance or respect for the flag, even if only due to supporting your country's football team!
If you are suffering a similar problem, it may be worth trying this solution. It's not everyone's ideal decor, I know, but it still looks quite good; noticeably tall and proud and of course, is certainly an improvement on the constant foul scribblings that were previously there.
Or, we could just lock the layabouts up.
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