The editorial went on to say that "the spray painting was certainly an undemocratic act," but that "We are struck, however, by the fact that, if convicted, the alleged perpetrators face up to 4 years in state prison, the same amount of time that Dr. Conrad Murray can get for causing the death of the singer Michael Jackson." Reactions of residents and area business owners to the goats were mixed, focusing on both the aesthetic appeal of the stencils and the violation of law which they represented. Some condemned the paintings as vandalism, with one suggesting that the perpetrators be given community service to "put those powers to good instead of evil." Others viewed the goats as representative of the feeling of frustration shared by many community members over the renovation project itself. References External links Graffiti in the United States Kingston, New York 2011 works