00:00and forms, and serves all kinds of purposes. Some kids might spray paint a wall because they think
00:05it looks cool, while other people use it as a way to make political statements. Some graffiti is
00:10even done by professionals. So, what's the problem with that? Well, if you're just some kid with no
00:15talent and you decide to spray paint a wall, you're going to get arrested. If you're a professional
00:20artist, however, you can probably get away with it. In fact, you might even sell your work to the
00:25building owner. The reason for this is simple. If you're an amateur with no talent, your graffiti
00:31will probably end up looking like this. On the other hand, if you're a professional, your work
00:36could end up looking like this. This is why many cities have begun to crack down on graffiti. It's
00:41not really about protecting property so much as it is about protecting jobs. After all, when a pro gets
00:47hired to paint a mural, that's one less job that someone else could have had. By cracking down on
00:52street art, the city ensures that the next Banksy won't come along and steal the jobs of working
00:57artists. That's the theory anyway. But if graffiti is just about protecting jobs and nothing more,
01:03then how come some places legalize it while others don't? Well, it depends on what the
01:07local politicians want. In places like New York City, graffiti is still considered
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