Why Do We Vandalise?

I AM a 22-year-old young man and I was so amazed to see vandalised goods.

On 13 January 2004 I saw a publication in The Namibian, where

people or residents twisted and bent street names and indicators.

Spraypaint was also used to write and draw Nazi symbols.

 

The Municipality of Windhoek had to spend a few thousand dollars

to refurbish and renovate all the damage that was done.

 

Even on private property these cases occurred.

 

The question is that if we are committing such criminal acts to

other people's property like at Medi Clinic, how can we expect

investors try to come and invest in the country's economy? They

will be afraid that their businesses will be damaged in the same

way.

 

The money that was used was supposed to be used for something

more creative than repairing damage.

 

Let's stop vandalism and not break things down.

 

I hope my letter will encourage all Namibians to do so.

 

Erastus Sebeb

Windhoek

 

Spraypaint was also used to write and draw Nazi symbols.The

Municipality of Windhoek had to spend a few thousand dollars to

refurbish and renovate all the damage that was done.Even on private

property these cases occurred.The question is that if we are

committing such criminal acts to other people's property like at

Medi Clinic, how can we expect investors try to come and invest in

the country's economy? They will be afraid that their businesses

will be damaged in the same way.The money that was used was

supposed to be used for something more creative than repairing

damage.Let's stop vandalism and not break things down.I hope my

letter will encourage all Namibians to do so.Erastus Sebeb

Windhoek

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