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Public property is your property
Common misconception
Many people believe government property belongs to ‘no one,’ so damaging it has no real consequence.
How it actually works
Public property—roads, streetlights, buses, schools, hospitals—is funded by taxpayers' money. This includes direct taxes and indirect ones like VAT. When these assets are damaged or vandalized, the government must use public funds again to repair or replace them.
Why it affects everyday life
When a streetlight is vandalized or a public facility is destroyed, your community becomes less safe and functional. At the same time, money that could have been used for new projects is diverted to fix avoidable damage—meaning slower development and fewer services for everyone.
Key Takeaway
Damaging public property is damaging your own resources—you pay for it twice.
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