One reader believes graffiti should not be considered art, and punishments should be given for people who practice it.

Graffiti is not art! It is mindless vandalism which costs a vast amount of money and time to remove.

MORE: Youngsters have a go at graffiti art in professional masterclassI'm sure Reprezent (who it appears cannot even spell) won't agree, but it is, we have far too much of it everywhere.

It is not clever, it causes damage and should not be taught - those who do should receive a police caution.

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