Regarding the Dec. 14, 2008 story "Art Students Charged with 'Tagging' City with Graffiti": We believe that it is time to express The Art Institute of Pittsburgh's position on graffiti. The college does not condone the practice of property defacement and advises against the dangers of criminal graffiti. We support the needs of law enforcement officials at all times and have invited Port Authority staff to conduct awareness sessions within the college. Our administration participates in task forces as a measure of expressing responsibility for our treasured community assets.