Charles C. Mann

A smartphone links patients' bodies and doctors' computers, which in turn are connected to the Internet, which in turn is connected to any smartphone anywhere. The new devices could put the management of an individual's internal organs in the hands of every hacker, online scammer, and digital vandal on Earth.

American Journalist

Eric Holder

I urge the citizens of Ferguson who have been peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights to join with law enforcement in condemning the actions of looters, vandals and others seeking to inflame tensions and sow discord.

American Public Servant

Mindy Kaling

I'm not married, I frequently use my debit card to buy things that cost less than three dollars, and my bedroom is so untidy it looks like vandals ransacked the Anthropologie sale section. I'm kind of a mess.

American Actress

Joseph Wood Krutch

If people destroy something replaceable made by mankind, they are called vandals; if they destroy something irreplaceable made by God, they are called developers.

American Environmentalist

Rick Santelli

While the vandals are on the street corners, the Tea Party conservatives, they're working state houses, the governorships, the mayorships, the Senate, the House.

When a man wantonly destroys one of the works of man we call him a vandal. When he destroys one of the works of god we call him a sportsman.

James Wilson

Certainly, its important to protect the water system and that covers, certainly, everything from vandals to terrorists.

American Politician

Ken Thompson

On the one hand, the press, television, and movies make heroes of vandals by calling them whiz kids.

American Scientist

The word 'vandal' carries a strong negative meaning, often associated with criminal activity and disrespect.

Negative Connotation

'Vandal' is used for serious damage, not for small pranks or jokes.

Not a Prank

The term 'vandal' is common in news reports about property damage.

News Headlines

'Vandal' as a tribe is different from the modern use of the term and refers to a specific historic group.

Historic Tribe

Historically, 'Vandals' were not simply barbarians; they had their own culture and social structures.

Not Barbarians

The historical meaning of 'Vandal' is now rarely used and considered archaic.

Archaic Use

 The rest were outside at a new memorial. They were praising Dr. King as his style of activism was branded as terrorism if done in the name of animals or the environment. Supporters say laws like this are needed for the the vandals, the arsonists, the radicals.

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 campsites for instance besides simple vandals stealing food is a specialty and once the rumor gets out then a free meal is available the Johnny rooks have themselves beat this thievery isn't for personal enrichment

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 mothers and their young find food and kelp left by the ebbing tide it's better than scratching a living in tough vandals

Vandal

Negative Connotation

Not a Prank

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