That, of course, is $100,000 of ratepayers' money.

When council-owned buildings are attacked with graffiti, we should appreciate that these are our buildings.

A Newcastle spray-can retailer, Patsan Dance Music Specialists, says Newcastle City Council is a customer.

Although the spray cans are supposed to be used for legitimate artistic purposes, it is reasonable to wonder if they are only used for these purposes.

I can imagine the ludicrous situation of the public buying spray cans, via the council, only to then fork out more money to have the resultant graffiti removed.

Larry Loades

Newcastle, July 30