My point is this: people are, essentially, paid not to vandalize. Don't buy paint and pocket that money for being a good citizen. Yet they go and do it anyways.

My point is this: people are, essentially, paid not to vandalize. Don't buy paint and pocket that money for being a good citizen. Yet they go and do it anyways. The idea that they will suddenly change their lifestyle after being given some unconditional stipend seems to be in a direct contradiction with the observable behavior of vandals.