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Someone's been stealing memorial plaques off park benches, and families are pretty upset about losing these tributes. The city is looking into making the plaques tougher to steal and will replace them, but it's a real shame for those who donated them.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Taxpayer money will likely be spent on replacing stolen plaques and potentially on more secure designs.
The vandals benefit in the short term, while the city benefits from addressing the issue.
Families who donated the plaques and the general public who appreciate the park's aesthetic are harmed.
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