Is this city policy? Of course not. If a patrol car is seriously vandalized requiring expensive repairs, does the city abandon it to avoid “sending a message” to vandals that it won’t repair vandalism, leaving the police down one car in perpetuity?

Does obscene graffiti remain on city buildings to “send a message” to the vandals? Frankly, as to the cost, its all a bit murky but it seems that the city purchased insurance. Why not restore the Arc to the extent covered by the insurance and send a defiant message to vandals? Restore the Arc.

Hugh Brown

Durango