Petroglyphs vandalized

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Tue May 22, 2007 12:34 pm

Sad - very sad - hope they catch them and carve something on their heads

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Pia

flip-flop · Post by **flip-flop** » Tue May 22, 2007 12:37 pm

Too sad. That is just one of those things that makes you wonder "what the hell is wrong with some people?"

obsessedmuch · Post by **obsessedmuch** » Tue May 22, 2007 12:38 pm

Aw, that is so sad. I never understand why people think that is okay.

mbw1024 · Post by **mbw1024** » Tue May 22, 2007 12:39 pm

I'm horrified.

sea-nile · Post by **sea-nile** » Tue May 22, 2007 12:43 pm

That IS very sad and terrible and I hope they get caught!

chicagoans · Post by **chicagoans** » Tue May 22, 2007 12:48 pm

That's awful -- just a stupid, senseless act. I hope that the publicity doesn't inspire any copycats, but I hope it does cause someone to brag to their friends... and get caught!

DELETED · Post by **DELETED** » Tue May 22, 2007 2:17 pm

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Diana2 · Post by **Diana2** » Tue May 22, 2007 2:38 pm

I agree with Pia, catch them and carve their symbol on them and take their picture and post it on the internet so the whole world can see what an idiot looks like. Unbelievable!

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Tue May 22, 2007 3:18 pm

This kind of behavior is absolutely disgusting and abhorrent to me.

The only way to ensure that this doesn't happen is to educate people and mobilize them.

Make sure that everyone understands what is acceptable and keep an eye out for vandals (kind of like a neighborhood watch).

If everyone takes responsibility then maybe this kind of thing will stop.

Barb Y · Post by **Barb Y** » Tue May 22, 2007 4:30 pm

I just don't get some people. What purpose does this serve for them?

bj · Post by bj » Tue May 22, 2007 5:15 pm

It is a very sad commentary on these times we live in. When someone finds it necessary to vandalize the petroglyphs that have not been touched for centuries. The park rangers are very good about being diligent in their efforts of protecting the park but they cannot be everywhere at all times.

MrB · Post by **MrB** » Wed May 23, 2007 8:46 am

bj wrote:It is a very sad commentary on these times we live in. When someone finds it necessary to vandalize the petroglyphs that have not been touched for centuries. The park rangers are very good about being diligent in their efforts of protecting the park but they cannot be everywhere at all times.

Actually, this is the 3rd time they have been 'vandalized'. Not that this is not horrible, but at least this was not on the glyphs themselves, and was done in paint that could be removed. On 2 other occations, someone has actually re-carved a few of the symbols. The thinking was that they would be seen better.....idiots.

Post by **Anthony** » Wed May 23, 2007 8:48 am

Are there any signs out there warning people not to touch them, etc?

MrB · Post by **MrB** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:08 am

Anthony wrote:Are there any signs out there warning people not to touch them, etc?

Ya know, Ant....I don't think that there is.

Post by **Anthony** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:16 am

I can't recall if I saw anything - that was why I asked. I wish the park did a little better job about that kind of stuff. Most people don't realize you can't collect shells, etc. from the park beaches. There has to be a better way to inform people...

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Petroglyphs vandalized

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