I'm just wondering when is provo going to wake up to their tagging/graffiti problem? The police are more worried about handing out parking tickets and responding to college pranks. Within the past 2-3 months I have seen new graffiti all over town, and in all neighborhoods. Most of this graffiti is gang related as well, reading 13 and written with blue spray paint. For those who aren't up on gangs, 13 represents the Mexican gang Sorenos whose color is blue and number is 13.

I'm originally from California from a town that experienced a large influx of Mexican Immigrants. And along with that influx, came mexican gangs. I can assure you that tagging leads to other things, and if this problem isn't cleaned up, there will be more and more gang activity in this area. You may laugh, and think "yea right, Provo?". But I promise, you will see more and more cases of first thefts and robberies, then domestic disturbances , then large scale fights, then stabbings and then ultimately shootings.

I wish that the daily herald, provo residents, and the provo police would take an active part in keeping this community safe and prevent future problems. I would like to see the Daily Herald do an article on this problem and face the issue at hand. Thanks

-Concerned Provo Resident