Love or Hate?

Graffiti has long been a recognized medium for gangs to mark their turf, often with threats against their enemies. Now, in what has become a city-wide phenomenon, it seems that one gang has invaded the turf of many others…in order to do what? To ask for Love.

A strange method of courtship, this reporter thinks – All over the city, the words “Give us Love or else.” have been seen spray-painted on signs, buildings, even parked cars. One must wonder, has the world become so dark that even courting involves threats? Perhaps dating has taken a wrong turn somewhere along the line.

Reporting for The Miami Herald, I am Gail Force.