Art, the most notable form of expression, has for thousands of years captivated onlookers with its diversity and originality. Appealing to young and old alike, it transcends nations and cultures worldwide. Famous artists such as Rembrandt, Picasso, and Leonardo Davinci, just to name a few, have all left a lasting imprint upon today's society by freely expressing themselves through art. Cathedrals, Synagogues, and Temples have been known to lace their walls with sculptures, paintings and tapestries symbolizing their faith.

Often looked upon as a source of joy and comfort. Art has been known to strike tremendous controversy with those who would sooner crush the freedom of expression rather than embrace it. Censorship has time and time again played the enemy of art in its various forms. This is evident today when a young artist by the name Hulbert Waldroup displayed his feelings in Mural form on the shop wall owned by Joseph Berrero in the Bronx.

The Mural depicts the four policemen who shot Amadou Diallo, two years ago, as Ku Klux Klan members. Amongst the officers is a skeletal Statue of Liberty holding up a pistol, a pile of skulls at its feet, and the United States flag in flames.

Noticed by New York City Policeman Sgt. Frank Sorensen, he is quoted as saying "this is not good". After notifying some of his fellow officers, the streets were once again filled with law officials chanting Diallo's name. They decided not to paint over the mural after they found out that the store owner had given Mr. Waldroup permission to paint on his wall, unknowing of his plans.

The police hoped that Mr. Waldroup, would agree to paint over the offending portions of the mural himself, especially because the shop owner said he had not realized what Mr. Waldroup had in mind. Mr. Waldroup retaliated saying that he would not change his work. "I won't destroy my own art," he said, adding that he had worked for nearly a month on it. "I can't bend to pressure."

It ended with the police stating that they would not paint over parts of the work that they found offensive, but that they hoped the artist or someone in the neighborhood would.